held up off the pace in mid-division, closed steadily on inside before 4 out, chance between last 2, weakened last
held up off the pace towards rear, disputing well held 6th when fell 2 out
chased clear leader until 4th, chased leaders, ridden and weakened before 4 out, no chance when mistake and unseated rider 4 out
prominent in chasing group, headway and went 2nd before 4 out, every chance 2 out, ridden between last 2, lost 2nd run-in, kept on same pace
held up off the pace in mid-division, plugging on in 5th when blundered 2 out, no danger after
pulled hard in rear, never dangerous
behind most of way
held up in 3rd behind clear leader, 2nd at 4th, closed to lead before 4 out, pressed when good jump last, stayed on strongly, ridden out
prominent in chasing group, ridden before 3 out, weakened soon after 3 out
off the pace towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
led raced freely and soon well clear, came back to field headed and weakened before 5 out, soon behind, tailed off
held up off the pace towards rear, headway on outside before 4 out, chased leaders next, went 2nd run-in, not reach winner
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Nonrunner
Elgin had good form in novice company last season but may be on a stiff enough mark on his handicap debut, though is still preferred to stablemate Minella Charmer. Utility has won his last two at Worcester but this is a big step up in class. Chelsea Flyer is better than he showed on his reappearance but the returning Misterton has done all of his winning on sharp tracks so far. OLDGRANGEWOOD made big strides over fences last season but reverts to hurdling off a much lower mark so has to be of interest with fitness unlikely to be an issue. I'm A Game Changer was let down by his jumping on his reappearance at Market Rasen but still wasn't beaten far and, with that run under his belt, looks a danger.
Elgin 14-1 (11-7) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, ridden before last, kept on same pace under pressure, never troubled leaders, 7th of 14, 22 1/2l behind Labaik (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gs in Mar.
Minella Charmer (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, not fluent 4th, every chance when fell 2 out, at Newbury 2m hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Rossetti 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place after 3rd, no danger after, behind from 3 out, 13th of 15, 32 1/4l behind Listen To The Man (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp lst (1) gd in Sep.
Oldgrangewood 14-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, chased leaders after 4 out, outpaced in 4th next, soon ridden, stayed on to take 3rd closing stages, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 5, 5 3/4l behind Cloudy Dream (11-7) at Ayr 2m 4f (1) gd in Apr.
I'm A Game Changer (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Held up behind, headway under pressure when hit 2 out, not fluent last, ridden and kept on flat, never reached leaders, 6th of 15, 5 3/4l behind Listen To The Man (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp lst (1) gd in Sep.
Cyrname (FR) 16-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along and struggling after 6th, headway before 2 out, plugged on, never on terms, 6th of 16, 16 1/2l behind Air Horse One (11-2) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Zulu Oscar 14-1 (10-13) In rear, pushed along after 5th, well beaten before 3 out, ran on flat, never nearer, 7th of 17, 19 1/2l behind John Constable (11-2) at Haydock 2m hcp (1) gd in May.
Misterton 3-1 (11-11) Held up in touch, headway after 3 out, led before next, stayed on strongly, won at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Mar beating Kayf Adventure (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Chelsea Flyer (IRE) 13-8fav (11-6) Tracked clear leader (winner), close up before 5th, ridden after 3 out, never on terms, weakened from last, 5th of 6, 14 1/2l behind Hallings Comet (10-2) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Discours D'un Roi (FR) 9-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon beaten, 4th of 5, 36 1/4l behind Shantou Rock (11-4) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Alamein (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Towards rear, mistake 1st, reminder before 6th, tailed off 3 out, never dangerous, pulled up, at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Man Of Plenty 9-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, in 4th before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 5l behind Vivas (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Utility (GER) 2-1fav (12-5) Mid-division, headway after 5th, led approaching 2 out, clear last, easily, won at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Solstalla (11-3) by 7l, 11 ran.
Prairie Town (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, with leader 4th, led 4 out, ridden and headed before last, soon weakened, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Great Fighter (11-1) at Ayr 2m hcp (3) gs in Apr.
