keen in behind leaders, pushed along 2 out, made no telling impression
held up in rear, ridden along 2 out, kept on flat but never going pace to challenge
mid-division, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon every chance, kept on until no extra final 110yds
led, headed before 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
held up in mid-division, dropped to rear approaching 4 out, faded gradually from 2 out, never a factor
prominent, going well shaken up 2 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace
jumped right on occasions, in rear, improved to race in mid-division approaching 4 out, ridden and headway from 2 out, went second flat, ran on but no match for winner
tracked leaders, led going best approaching 2 out, not fluent at final flight, asserted flat, readily
in rear, struggling and became detached from 2 out, tailed off towards finish
Too Friendly was highly tried after winning his first two over hurdles last season but behind Impulsive One at Aintree in April, though he just about holds Saint Segal on the form book. Appreciate has already won five times this year but this is a big step up in class and he’s thoroughly exposed. Krypton Gold is race-fit and may still be improving but the lack of a recent run shouldn’t put off supporters of SILVER SHADE, who is on a decent mark making his handicap debut. Winterwatch still has a bit of scope and Bagheera Ginge is on an upward curve so looks the pick of the remainder.
Impulsive One (USA) 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear on inside, raced keenly, not fluent 5th or 6th, switched right and effort before 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 9, 25l behind Knight Salute (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Saint Segal (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden home turn, weakened before the last, 10th of 21, 14 1/4l behind Brazil (11-9) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Too Friendly 16-1 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, closed 3rd, ridden after 3 out, 4th and no extra before last, 5th of 9, 31 1/2l behind Knight Salute (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Bagheera Ginge 5-4 (11-4) Made virtually all, ridden and hard pressed 2 out, went clear approaching last, stayed on strongly run-in, won at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (4) gs in Sep beating Time Flies By (11-0) by 6l, 6 ran.
Silver Shade (FR) 10-3 (11-8) Midfield, chased leader 4th, not fluent 5th, awkward 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on flat but no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Interne De Sivola (11-8) at Stratford 2m 3f (3) gs in Mar.
Sawbuck (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Towards rear and 11th halfway, good progress from 3 out and pushed along in 3rd before next, ridden and no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Prairie Dancer (11-2) at Listowel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Krypton Gold (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Held up off the pace towards rear, headway chasing leaders and switched right between last two, went 2nd at the last, stayed on run-in, always held, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Seaborough (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Mothill (IRE) 1-7fav (10-9) Made all, eased clear 2 out, went further clear on run in, very easily, won at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) gd in May beating The Turtle Said (11-1) by 9l, 3 ran.
Appreciate (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, some headway before 2 out, no impression, well held when mistake last, 7th of 12, 20 1/4l behind Mandocello (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Winterwatch (GER) 15-8fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, jumped left and challenged 3 out, led flat, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Monte Igueldo (11-4) at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gs in Sep.
