always towards rear, never a factor
made all, clear 5 out, ran on strongly, unchallenged
tracked clear leaders, mistake 10th, blundered 13th, stayed on to go moderate 2nd, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, under pressure 4 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, slow 6th, soon lost place
tracked leader, hard ridden when mistake 5 out, weakened 2 out
behind, headway 2 out, stayed on from 2 out, never able to challenge, moderate 3rd
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, lost place halfway, headway 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before last
behind, mistakes 6th and 7th, soon tailed off, pulled up 5 out
Nonrunner
This looks modest fare in contrast to the rest of the meeting but JACKO'S BOY could follow up a bloodless success at Plumpton earlier this week under today's pilot. His assured fitness and the confidence derived from that success may combine to see him home once again, although he has not always looked the most reliable in the past. Kilvergan Boy is the safe option as he has compiled a solid and consistent profile and looks one of the few sure to run his race. He warrants a place on any shortlist. Don't Tell Nina has joined rookie trainer Fergal O'Brien from Paul Webber and could be interesting on this seasonal reappearance, especially as the O'Brien team enjoyed a winner at Carlisle on Thursday.
Don't Tell Nina (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) In rear, reminder 6th, blundered next, struggling 10th, never near leaders, 4th of 5, 21l behind Sonny Mullen (11-5) at Towcester 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Bounds And Leaps 12-1 (11-12) Pressed leader, led 6th, headed before 4 out, lost place when mistake next, weakened 2 out, 7th of 17, well behind Bernard (10-6) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Kilvergan Boy (IRE) 3-1 (11-6) Tracked leader, blundered 14th, rallied next, joined winner 17th, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Simply Strong (10-4) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd.
Some Secret 22-1 (10-8) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, headway under pressure next, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance until no extra and held towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Rockabilly (11-8) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Oscar The Myth (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Held up, mistake 6th, weakened well before 3 out, 8th of 11, well behind Well Refreshed (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
Jacko's Boy 11-10fav (10-4) Made all, steadily drew clear from 4 out, very easy, won at Plumpton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf beating Fongoli (9-13) by 45l, 3 ran.
Kap West (FR) 8-1 (11-7) Led until approaching 8th, driven after next, weakened 3 out, 4th of 5, 38l behind Zhukov (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
Run To Fly (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, ridden and struggling 12th, pulled up after 14th, in a race won by Chase Gate (11-5) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp 0-100 (4) gf in Jul, 16 ran.
Baroque Star (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Keen in touch in rear, closed 15th, chased leader briefly 14th, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Simply Strong (10-4) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd.
Ringsend Rose (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden and weakened 4 out, last of 4, well behind Kilvergan Boy (11-5) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp 0-100 (4) sft in Aug.
Bendant 25-1 (11-0) Led until 3rd, chased clear leading pair until lost place 7th, soon lost touch, tailed off, 9th of 12, 36l behind Organisateur (11-1) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Apr '10.