in touch, lost place 3rd, rallied after 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
led, headed approaching 2nd, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leader, weakened after 5th
in touch, tracked winner from 4th, close up when fell 2 out
mid-division, behind from halfway
held up, headway approaching 5th, left 2nd 2 out and mistake, no impression
towards rear, mistakes 2nd and 4th, plugged on through beaten horses
towards rear, effort and short lived effort from 4 out, no impression
tracked leaders, led approaching 2nd, left clear 2 out
in touch, ridden 4 out, plugged on
mid-division, mistake 1st, weakened 3 out
Theatrical Moment can keep his unbeaten record intact at the expense of Pertinent and Lyricist's Dream, with Shanxi Girl and Presenting Copper worth a mention as well. All eyes will be on Theatrical Moment as this potential star makes his debut over hurdles. Unbeaten in four bumpers, culminating in success at Aintree in April, the four-year-old was bought out of Alan Swinbank's yard for an undisclosed sum to race in Ireland, but has now left Tom Hogan and ended up with Jonjo O'Neill. With Tony McCoy on board, the scene looks set for the son of Royal Anthem to take the first steps to stardom. There are plenty of others here with potential, including Pertinent, runner-up at Auteuil in June, and Lyricist's Dream, easy winner of a mares' only hurdle at Uttoxeter on her last start. Philip Hobbs is double-handed with Presenting Copper and Shanxi Girl, so the market may reveal all there, but the one with the most scope of all is Theatrical Moment who could be destined to go right to the top.
Bayberry King (USA) 18-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 12th of 13, 10l behind Attacca (8-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gd in Jul (Flat).
Cool Cliche 14-1 (11-3) Behind, stayed on under pressure final 2f, 10th of 21, 20l behind Diamond Harry (10-9) at Newbury 2m nhf (2) sft in Mar.
Fixed Interest (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Chased leader, led 3 out, ridden and held when fell 2 out in race won by Kicks For Free (11-0) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Nov, 8 ran.
Lyricist's Dream 4-1 (10-12) With leader, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, clear well before 2 out, eased towards finish, won at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jul beating Too Posh To Share (10-5) by 7l, 7 ran.
Mister Wiseman 20-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 16, well behind Helens Vision (9-12) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) gs in Feb.
Our Choice (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Prominent until weakened over 4f out, 12th of 13, well behind Critical Stage (8-7) at Kempton 2m hcap (5) pol in Sept (Flat).
Pertinent (FR) (10-3) Prominent, effort from 2 out, stayed on, 2nd of 14, nk behind Pacha Collonges (10-3) at Auteuil 2m 2f stk in Jun.
Quantock Venture 66-1 (11-1) Pulled hard towards rear, mistake 6th, struggling when mistake 7th, well behind when pulled up 5 out in race won by Backbord (11-7) at Worcester 3m nov hdl (4) gf in Apr, 10 ran.
Theatrical Moment (USA) 6-5fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, shaken up 6f out, led on bit 2f out, ridden out, won at Aintree 2m nhf (2) gd in May beating Kealshore Boy (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Visual Art 25-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 15th of 20, 28l behind Abbey Grammer (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 0-80 sft (Flat).
Wazalino 66-1 (11-0) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 10, 18l behind My Turn Now (11-8) at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (3) sft in Dec.
Castlecrossings (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened and eased, 8th of 14, 22l behind Swaythe (11-1) at Sandown 2m mrs lst nhf (1) sft in Mar.
Presenting Copper (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on well, not pace of winner, 2nd of 17, 9l behind Apollo Lady (11-2) at Wincanton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Shanxi Girl 14-1 (10-9) Held up, headway over 6f out, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 2f out, chased winner until approaching final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 18, 11l behind I'm Delilah (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f mrs nhf (4) gd in Apr.
Tandori 40-1 (10-9) Mid-division, hit 4th, headway next, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 12l behind Noble Bily (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f sll hdl (5) sft in Mar.
Lidjo De Rouge (FR) 66-1 (10-8) Towards rear, headway approaching 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 11th of 14, 20l behind City Affair (12-3) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
