held up, headway to chase leaders 6th, ridden after 3 out, hit next, stayed on flat, went 3rd near finish
held up, some headway 6th, weakened from next
chased leader, led 3rd to 5th, chased winner to after 3 out, 3rd when hit next, kept on flat, went 2nd near finish, not reach winner
held up in touch, some headway 6th, weakened next
always behind, lost touch 5th, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, chased winner after 3 out, ridden and every chance last, weakened flat
chased leader, led 5th, made rest, ridden 2 out, stayed on well flat
always behind, ridden 4th, soon tailed off
took keen hold, led to 3rd, soon lost touch, tailed off
CAVALINI is selected to land it after two promising efforts already over obstacles and a win on the all-weather to add further substance to his recent form. Leo's Lucky Star, who beat him at Newton Abbot has subsequently twice scored very easily and looks a smart sort. Both winners in the race Haddaaf and Darfen face tough tasks under their penalties. Haddaaf was well beaten last time out when his jumping left him down. He returns here after a 107 day break and has the size and scope to defy his penalty. Darfen landed a punt for connections when scoring at Stratford but was far too keen next time out. Carmond is an interesting hurdling recruit. A listed winner in Slovakia, he returned from 10 months off the course to make an excellent UK debut, doing his best work in the closing stages. Well-beaten last time, it is unknown what the reason for that was, despite the fact his rider reported that he hung right down the straight. Maslak, a useful handicapper on his day, shaped with some promise on his hurdling debut but more will be needed here. Cavalini has the form in the book and looks the one to beat in receipt of weight from the penalised contenders.
Haddaaf (USA) 11-4 (11-8) Held up in mid-division, closed approaching 5th, 3rd and weakening when mistake 3 out, 4th of 13, 35l behind Golan Way (11-0) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (3) gd in May.
Darfen (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Took keen hold, in touch, every chance approaching 2 out, one pace approaching last, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Rising Force (10-12) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (3) gd in Jul.
Cavallini (USA) 9-4fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to go 2nd approaching 2 out, kept on, always held by winner, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Leo's Lucky Star (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Mystic Storm 12-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, kept on under pressure, never on terms, 6th of 12, 10l behind Levera (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Seyaadi 10-3 (8-8) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Rowan Lodge (8-8) at Redcar 1m 1f clm (6) gd in Aug (Flat).
Silver Blue (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Held up last, not jump well, blundered 6th, lost touch, last of 8, well behind Donaldson (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Carmond (GER) 16-1 (8-13) Prominent on outside, lost touch from 3f out, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Tropical Strait (9-13) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug (Flat).
Maslak (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Mid-division and pulled early, ridden and switched right 3 out, headway approaching 2 out, weakened flat, 4th of 8, 9l behind Donaldson (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Petroglyph 14-1 (9-9) Started slowly, went left start, soon racing keenly in mid-division, headway to dispute lead 4f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Make Amends (8-12) at Chepstow 7f mdn stk (5) sft in Aug (Flat).
Homeleighwildchild 125-1 (9-12) Held up, not fluent 6th, soon lost touch, tailed off 8th and pulled up at the 13th in race won by Brinkmanship (11-5) at Southwell 3m nov chs (4) gf in Aug, 5 ran.
Panadin (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden and effort 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 18, 24l behind Flying Spirit (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gf in Aug.
Northern Spy (USA) 20-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, plenty to do 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 13l behind Muhannak (9-13) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Aug (Flat).
