tracked leaders, went 2nd 5th, ridden 3 out, 4 lengths down when mistake last, rallied briefly after last, weakened flat
held up in touch, reminders after 5th, soon struggling, no chance from 4 out, tailed off
went left 1st, in rear, driven from 4th, chased leaders briefly next, soon struggling, no chance from 4 out, tailed off
in touch on outside, reminders 5th, soon struggling, 3rd and beaten when mistake next, no chance with front pair, tailed off
led narrowly, blundered 3rd, headed before next, lost place 5th, soon behind, no chance from 4 out, tailed off
held up in touch, reminders 4th, lost touch and pulled up after next
with leader, led before 4th, made rest, ridden between last 2, 4 lengths clear when went left last, stayed on flat
tracked leaders, reminders and struggling 5th, soon behind, no chance from 4 out, tailed off
Melancholy Hill has finished runner-up in both starts over hurdles so far but the form is nothing to write home about. Hi Note finished ahead of Reach Out on debut but that was in a seller and it will be a surprise if one of the newcomers doesn't prove better than that. Rainy Champion made the frame in maidens at Musselburgh and Doncaster in the spring but hasn't done a lot since so we'll give the vote to GEORGE WOOLF. He has at least won a race, albeit on the all-weather in February, and though hasn't been seen since April that may not be crucial in what looks a weak race.
Cuban Piece (IRE) 15-2 (8-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, one pace and no impression, 5th of 7, 7l behind Jeu De Vivre (9-1) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jun (flat).
George Woolf 6-1 (8-12) In rear, pushed along and outpaced over 4f out, chased leading pair over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 4, 17l behind Halfsin (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr (flat).
Guards Chapel 4-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, came stands side wne hampered over 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, every chance until no extra final 110 yards, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Around The Clock (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug (flat).
Rainy Champion (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Half reared leaving stalls, mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 8, 12l behind Lemon Drop Red (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul (flat).
Reach Out 11-4 (10-12) Led, clear 2nd, mistake and stumbled 3rd, ridden approaching 6th, headed after 3 out, soon beaten, 4th of 8, 17l behind Kissing Clara (10-5) at Stratford 2m 3yo sll hdl (5) gf in Aug.
Warbond 80-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and struggling over 4f out, no chance after, 9th of 14, 20l behind Tegan (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Aug (flat).
Hi Note 15-8fav (10-2) Held up, not always fluent, headway under pressure after 6th, went 3rd after 3 out, one pace, no impression, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Kissing Clara (10-5) at Stratford 2m 3yo sll hdl (5) gf in Aug.
Melancholy Hill (IRE) 13-2 (10-5) Tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, went 2nd approaching 2 out, no chnace with winner, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Lady Chloe (10-5) at Stratford 2m 3yo hdl (4) gf in Aug.
