held up in touch, headway to 3rd after 6th, 2nd after 3 out, ridden to challenge and half a length down when fell 2 out
took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway on outside before 3 out, left 3rd 2 out, weakened to 4th flat
raced in mid-division on inside, weakened and mistake 6th, soon behind, tailed off
raced wide, led, clear when pecked 3 out, joined when brought down 2 out
held up towards rear, some headway to modest 5th 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off
held up in mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway to 4th from 3 out, left in narrow lead 2 out, kept on well flat
held up towards rear, some headway from 3 out, left 4th 2 out, kept on to 3rd flat
chased leading trio, weakened after 3 out
chased leaders, mistake and lost lost place 3rd, soon behind, tailed off
chased leader until approaching 3 out, 4th and under pressure when left chasing winner 2 out, kept on flat
raced on inside, chased leaders until lost place before 7th, tailed off
VINCITORE's penalty is negated by his conditional jockey and the gelding may be able to follow up on his win at Huntingdon. That was a big step up on his hurdling bow over this course and distance but there was no fluke about his narrow defeat of a decent yardstick with the pair pulling a long way clear of the third. It will clearly be interesting to see what the market makes of his rivals with Iona Days and Molanna View of particular interest given their connections. El Diego was rated in the seventies on the Flat which suggests that he could prove to be a fair performer if translating that level of ability to this game. Moonwolf is another to note along with Hill Forts Gloria who is the first foal of a half-sister to the useful Ad Hoc and could improve for going over obstacles.
Vincitore (FR) 6-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear and keen, soon tracking leaders, challenged last, ridden flat, led towards finish, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr beating American Cricket (10-13) by hd, 6 ran.
Balustrade (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, held up and behind, outpaced and pushed along 6f out, kept on steadily final 2f, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 11l behind Madame Jasmine (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
El Diego (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Chased winner, pushed along 4f out, stayed well there under pressure until weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 10, 15l behind Spirit Is Needed (9-4) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May (flat).
Iona Days (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, never nearer, 5th of 15, 39l behind Conquisto (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Jack The Soldier (IRE) 7-4 (12-0) Ld/disp from 3rd, ld 3out, chall 2out, hdd brfly bef last where faster jump, row flat, won at Dawstown 3m ire ptp gd in May beating Paddysparks (12-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Jim Job Jones 80-1 (10-7) In touch, not fluent 4th, lost place next, well behind after 7th, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Lamb's Cross (10-13) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Moonwolf (NZ) 50-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, pecked 1st, headway 5th, 2nd after 3 out until not much room next, weakened flat, 5th of 11, 12l behind Sircozy (10-13) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug.
The Clyda Rover (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Chsd ldrs in 3rd until btn up in 4th aftr 4out, still fair 6th but no ex when pu bef 2out, in a race won by Teaforthree (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd in Mar, 12 ran.
Wild Bay 33-1 (11-0) Last pair, ridden and struggling after 5th, tailed off 8th, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Whistlejacquet (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr, 9 ran.
Giollacca (IRE) 250-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders until after 5th, soon behind, 10th of 13, well behind Lavender Track (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Mar '09.
Hill Forts Gloria (IRE) 9-1 (10-5) Led, headed over 5f out, ridden and outpaced 3f out, chased clear and easy winner over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 13l behind The Strawberry One (10-12) at Towcester 2m N H flat (5) gf in Apr.
Mtpockets (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Rcd 5th, 4th at 9th, not go with ldrs in 5th 4out, wknd, 4th of 11, 27l behind Avondhu Lady (12-0) at Donore 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Molanna View (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway into 4th after 3 out, 3rd and mistake 2 out, weakened soon after, 5th of 10, 20l behind Triggerman (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Emmaslegend 40-1 (10-10) Chased leaders in 3rd and off the pace, weakened soon after 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Lady Jinks (10-3) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar, 12 ran.
