prominent, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from 2 out
ridden 7th, kept on past beaten horses from 3 out
towards rear, struggling from 6th, kept on one pace after
always behind
in touch, ridden 6th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last
led to after 6th, soon ridden, weakened 7th
mid-division, weakened 6th, pulled up before 7th
prominent, raced wide, ridden 3 out, one pace from 2 out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 6th, pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, steady headway from 6th, challenged approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on, no chance with winner
mid-division, headway 6th, led after, ridden 3 out, headed approaching 2 out
prominent, headway and challenged after 3 out, led on bend approaching 2 out, clear last, eased close home
towards rear, ridden 7th, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 7th, weakened 3 out
prominent, led 6th, headed after 7th, soon weakened
always behind, pulled up after 6th
This should concern those at the top of the handicap, with the vote going to No Greater Love ahead of Aristi and Schemer Fagan. No Greater Love absolutely bolted up at Sedgefield on his last outing, and despite having to shoulder topweight here, he makes most appeal with his pilot able to claim a massive 10lb allowance. In truth he does not have that much to beat despite the size of the field here, with his two main rivals having both been in action in sellers of late. Evan Williams has his team in good shape at present, so he will be looking for another good run from Aristi who could do no more than beat his moderate opponents well at Uttoxeter, while Schemer Fagan has found one too good in selling grade in the past, and has been off since June. Any support for the rest should be noted, but No Greater Love is the one that they all have to beat.
No Greater Love (FR) 2-1fav (10-13) Mid-division, headway 3 out, went 2nd after next, led before last, drew clear flat, comfortably, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf beating Apsara (10-3) by 10l, 15 ran.
Schemer Fagan (IRE) 5-2fav (10-12) Held up last, ridden 8th, kept on one pace from 2 out, 2nd of 9, hd behind Dunkerron (10-1) at Fontwell 2m 6f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Jun.
Fox 'n' Goose (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden approaching 6th, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 14l behind Cape Greko (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Forest Emerald (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 6th, ridden before 3 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 13, 17l behind Classi Maureen (9-11) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Queen Excalibur 14-1 (11-2) In touch, effort 5th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 11, 16l behind Amnesty (11-3) at Plumpton 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Sept.
Ray Mond 25-1 (10-7) Led and soon clear, not fluent 3rd, headed after 6th, weakened 7th, 5th of 12, well behind Phone In (10-7) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Saucy Night 33-1 (10-2) Prominent, hit 10th, struggling 12th, towards rear and mistake 13th, 10th of 14, 46l behind Sparkling Taff (10-3) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Jun.
Trackattack 25-1 (11-8) Led to 2nd, chased leader, ridden and lost place 3rd, weakened 3 out, 7th of 16, 3l behind Beths Choice (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Sept.
Silver Island 16-1 (9-11) Held up mid-division, effort 2f out, soon beaten, tailed off, 11th of 14, well behind Le Corvee (11-1) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl (4) gf in Sept.
She's Humble (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Towards rear, ridden and headway 3 out, held in 5th when mistake and unseated rider 2 out in race won by Armoury House (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf in Sept, 15 ran.
Lady Korrianda 10-1 (10-6) Mistake and saddle slipped 1st, behind when pulled up at the 3rd in race won by Aristi (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Sept, 15 ran.
Pauls Plain 33-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 9, 24l behind Mistified (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun.
Cambo (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 16, 46l behind Westfield Dancer (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl (5) gf in May.
Flower Haven 20-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden next, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Bamby (10-8) at Perth 2m 4f sll hcp hdl (5) gd in Jul.
My Big Sister 16-1 (10-13) In touch, ridden 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 14, well behind Knotty Ash Girl (10-13) at Worcester 2m mrs hcp hdl (5) gf in May '06.
Participation 100-1 (10-7) Led until mistake 1st, tracked leader until well before 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 35l behind Leo McGarry (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Aristi (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 3rd, led and hit last, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 6f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Sept beating Talarive (11-2) by 2l, 15 ran.
The Iron Giant (IRE) 6-1fav (10-11) Led, clear after 5th until ridden approaching 2 out, headed last, no extra flat, 4th of 15, 4l behind Aristi (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Sept.
