disputed lead to 8th, soon ridden, weakened, tailed off from 3 out
held up mid-division, outpaced approaching 8th, rallied and stayed on one pace from 11th
held up towards rear and never going well, ridden 11th, no impression
held up behind leaders, headway to lead 10th, ridden and headed after 4 out, stayed on
held up in touch, good headway on bit after 11th, challenged and led after 4 out, pushed clear from last
held up mid-division, headway 9th, going well when mistake and unseated rider 10th
held up last, ridden and stayed on one pace from 4 out
disputed lead, led 8th to 10th, ridden and weakened 11th, pulled up approaching 2 out
Nonrunner
Penthouse Minstrel gets the vote here over Tuxedo Junction and Lynphord Girl. The selection has had a good season but was stepping up in grade when beaten at Wincanton last time. This is more his level and he's entitled to go well. Tuxedo Junction was raised 13lbs for winning on his chasing debut but has since been dropped three following a defeat. He looked promising on his chasing bow and, even off topweight, can go well here. Lynphord Girl, now 12, only recently lost her novice status. To be fair, she has not raced much under Rules and if caught in a good mood, can also go well. The rest are much of a muchness although Tullons Lane can be made a case for based on his spring form. For today's autumn form, though, we'll go for Penthouse Minstrel.
