tracked leaders, hit 2nd, went right 6th, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, fell last
held up towards rear, headway after 4th, ridden approaching 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
always behind
held up towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, went 4th and hit last, never dangerous
mid-division until weakened approaching 7th, behind and pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, effort 3 out, weakened next
led until after 2nd, prominent until weakened after 6th
with leader, ridden approaching 7th, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance after 3 out, weakened next
struggling 4th, soon behind
led after 2nd, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division until weakened 3 out
towards rear, struggling when hit 3 out, stayed on from next, never dangerous
towards rear, hit 2nd, ridden and headway after 3 out, went 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, smooth headway after 6th, led on bit after 3 out, soon skipped clear, went right last 2 but always in command
Changing Lanes, Ted Moss and Supreme Team make up our short-list with the first named preferred. Not too many come into the race in form or with progressive profiles but that is not true of the selection who posted an improved performance on his handicap bow at Newton Abbot. He is 4lbs higher but this drop in trip may help, he's unexposed and this race certainly doesn't look any stronger. Ted Moss is another dropping in trip and he's likely to have plenty of use made of him as he doesn't appear to be short of stamina. The booking of McCoy for Supreme Team takes the eye and Ben Case's gelding appears to be running into some sort of form but will need to take another significant step forwards if he's to open his account. Mandalay Lady was in the process of running an improved race last time whilst Hatton Rock may well fare better now handicapping in cheekpieces. The market will be worth monitoring as usual but Changing Lanes' recent run puts him in the driving seat.
Ted Moss 7-1 (10-11) In touch, chased leader after 4th, led 5th to approaching 6th, ridden when blundered 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 5th of 15, 17l behind Sir Peter (11-10) at Exeter 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Changing Lanes 10-3 (11-5) Mid-division, headway approaching 7th, ridden and every chance after 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Marigolds Way (11-12) at N Abbot 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Henry Holmes 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out, jumped right last, 7th of 12, 25l behind Woolcombe Folly (11-5) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Lysander's Quest (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Behind, reminders 6th, soon lost touch, 5th of 7, 26l behind Felinious (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May.
Cracking Cliche 12-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway after 10th, soon ridden, not fluent 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 11, 22l behind Nostringsattached (11-0) at Exeter 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Mandalay Lady 33-1 (11-1) Prominent, lost place approaching 3rd, headway to chase leader 3 out, staying on under pressure and disputing 2nd when unseated rider at the last in race won by Cove Mountain (11-9) at Towcester 2m mrs hcp hdl (5) gf in May, 13 ran.
Supreme Team (IRE) 7-2 (10-6) Led 3rd, led again 7th, ridden and headed after 3 out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Pochard (11-12) at Fakenham 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Hatton Rock (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Held up, never dangerous, 12th of 16, well behind Greenbelt (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Leighton Buzzard 33-1 (9-13) Held up mid-division, weakened 8th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Aldiruos (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in May, 15 ran.
Fox 'n' Goose (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off, last of 15, well behind Nick's Choice (10-13) at Taunton 2m 3f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Feb.
Reynards Return (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 5th, weakened after 7th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Lenny The Blade (10-8) at N Abbot 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar, 14 ran.
Above Ground (IRE) 66-1 (11-8) Behind from 4th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Hill Forts Henry (11-8) at Taunton 3m cnd sll hcp hdl (5) gs in Apr, 13 ran.
That's For Sure 12-1 (10-7) Led, headed 2nd, prominent when jumped right 7th, led 4 out, soon headed and weakened 2 out, 2nd of 16, 11l behind Nick's Choice (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar.
Camden Four (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In rear, jumped left 1st, mistake 2nd, soon well behind, tailed off, 7th of 13, well behind Golan Way (11-0) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (3) gd in May.
Noble Minstrel 33-1 (10-11) Chased clear leader to 2nd, soon well behind, tailed off, 5th of 8, 37l behind Mon Chevalier (10-9) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy in Apr.
Maizy Missile (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Held up and behind, never on terms, 8th of 14, 49l behind Cove Mountain (9-9) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
