tracked leaders in 4th, outpaced before 2 out, soon beaten, weakened before last, pulled up after last
led, driven when joined before 2 out, ridden and headed between last 2, kept on, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 4th, challenged approaching 2 out, led between last 2, clear last, pushed out flat, comfortably
tracked leader to after 4th, close up in 3rd, unable to go with front pair before 2 out, soon beaten, weakened from last
held up in rear, chased leaders 7th until after 3 out, behind and outpaced before next, plugged on to take modest 3rd from last, no chance with front pair
Nicky Henderson has unearthed a strong opportunity for THE CASHEL MAN to break his run of second places and land a first success over timber. A useful winning stayer on the Flat for David Simcock, he should prove more than good enough, although there is a slight concern that he's not the most resolute in a battle. Norwegian Woods has shown little in two starts under Rules since winning a point and winning Flat performer Volturnus now has a first run for the Sherwood team after hitherto showing little or no form hurdling. Carpool needs to improve so Diamond Reggie, quite interesting last time when staying on late, looks the likeliest danger.
Diamond Reggie (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Prominent, outpaced before omitted 2 out, soon well held, 4th of 8, 12 1/4l behind Sunset Showdown (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f (4) gd in Jun.
Norwegian Woods (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Not that fluent towards rear, weakened before 4 out, tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Diamond Gait (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 1f (4) gd in Jan.
The Cashel Man (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) In rear, effort over 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 15, 8 1/4l behind Carnwennan (8-12) at York 2m hcp (3) gf in May.
Volturnus 66-1 (10-10) Held up in touch, outpaced after 4 out, weakened from next, 6th of 9, dist behind Present In Court (11-5) at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in Sep.
Carpool (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Towards rear, bumped 1st, modest effort before not fluent 2 out, soon well beaten, 5th of 7, 22 1/4l behind Longhouse Sale (11-12) at Ffos Las 2m (4) gd in Jun.
