held up in 5th, hit 8th and next, struggling 4 out, went poor 4th last, tailed off
in rear, pecked badly 1st, mistake and lost touch 9th, tailed off
led, joined 3 out, narrowly headed 2 out, rallied gamely towards finish, just held
tended to jump right, in rear, lost touch after 4th, tailed off 8th and pulled up
chased leader until 2nd, stayed in 3rd, mistake 4 out, hit 2 out and lost 3rd, weakened soon after, tailed off
chased leader 2nd, challenged 3 out, narrow lead 2 out, kept on gamely towards finish
chased leading trio, pushed along at various stages, driven along after 6th, stayed on to modest 3rd 2 out, tailed off
Nonrunner
Irish raider Adajal is clearly a fascinating runner and strong support for him would look ominous for the remainder whilst Award Winner has only ever won over obstacles under Tony McCoy and has been beaten a combined total of 188 lengths on the two occasions that he's been partnered by Richie McLernon. Vinmix De Bessy and King Brex are on fair marks but may just need this run, Marodima has yet to hit the heights for this yard and Marc Of Brilliance may find that this is an inadequate test. Instead, the suggestion is ALESANDRO MANTEGNA who didn't shape too badly over hurdles on his first start since April when third at Ffos Las. The return to chasing can see him in a better light and he's taken to resume his progress.
Adajal (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Always last, ridden and no impression from 2 out, last of 5, 18l behind Kilmurry (11-3) at Galway 2m 1f nov chs gf in Aug.
Award Winner 10-3fav (10-5) Held up in rear, not fluent 5th, mistake 7th, well beaten approaching 3 out, last of 9, well behind Al Co (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Apr.
Marodima (FR) 5-2 (11-8) Raced very freely, led at strong pace until steadied before 3rd, headed after 3rd, weakened before 4 out, tailed off, went distant 3rd flat, 3rd of 5, 30l behind Bolton Hall (10-8) at Ffos Las 2m clm hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Marc of Brilliance (USA) 6-1 (10-7) In touch, went 3rd at 12th, led 2 out, kept on well, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 6f beg chase (4) gd in May beating Cast Cada (11-0) by 2 3/4l, 6 ran.
Bermuda Pointe (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 10th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Mad Jack Duncan (10-0) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Sep, 10 ran.
Alesandro Mantegna (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Led, hit 3rd, ridden and not fluent 2 out, headed before last, no chance with winner and outpaced to 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Comehomequietly (11-1) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Aug.
Mister Virginian (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Mid div best, 8th 6out, poor 8th aftr 4out, poor 5th 2out, ko onepcd, 5th of 13, 29l behind Kilty Storm (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp hvy in Dec.
Vinmix De Bessy (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Soon behind, pulled up 8th, in a race won by Passato (10-7) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in May, 9 ran.
King Brex (DEN) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, led 8th, headed after next, gradually weakened, 3rd of 6, 31l behind Sou'wester (11-10) at Wincanton 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Apr.
Majy D'auteuil (FR) 7-2fav (11-11) Chased leaders until lost place 7th, last when pulled up after 9th, in a race won by Good Old Days (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Apr, 9 ran.
