behind, headway approaching 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, went 2nd soon after last, no chance with winner
behind, lost touch 6th, tailed off when pulled up approaching 3 out
always behind, mistake and struggling 7th, tailed off when hit 2 out
chased leaders, left chasing winner at 3rd until 4 out, blundered badly 3 out, weakened soon after, tailed off
jumped well, led until after 1st, left in lead 3rd, made rest, clear last, easily
chased leaders, weakened soon after 4 out
raced keenly, led after 1st, clear when fell 3rd
always behind, struggling when blundered 7th, tailed off
in touch, headway to chase winner 4 out, ridden and no impression when jumped badly right last, lost 2nd soon after, weakened flat
in touch, driven after 6th, weakened 4 out, well beaten when blundered and unseated rider 3 out
held up rear of main group, ridden after 4 out, weakened 3 out, tired when pulled up approaching last
Nonrunner
EASY DANCER is a tentative selection to win this handicap chase on his first outing over the larger obstacles; Fair Dual and Glimmer Of Light could emerge as the biggest threats. The selection takes a marked step back in trip after appearing not to stay the extended three mile trip last time out. His lack of experience is the concern but in against largely exposed sorts and it would not be a huge surprise if he came out on top here. Fair Dual returns after 185 days off the course, his solitary outing over fences saw him end up on the deck. He has shown improved form since then and merits respect. Glimmer Of Light held a big lead when his rider failed to keep the partnership intact last time and off the same mark has to come into the equation. Silvergino is another that is potentially very well handicapped on the best of his form while if prominent tactics are applied to Made In France it will be hard to see him out of the placings at the business end. A difficult puzzle to solve and Easy Dancer is the selection.
Easy Dancer 12-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway 9th, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Fourpointone (10-11) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Aug.
Secret Glen (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Chased winner, ridden and weakened before 11th, behind, 7th of 12, well behind Follow Your Heart (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Aug.
Fair Dual (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) In touch, ridden 3 out, kept on to lead approaching last, ran on, won at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl (5) gd in Mar beating Wondersobright (10-9) by 3l, 21 ran.
Silvergino (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (10-8) Prominent, led 4th to 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 14, 27l behind Tempsford (11-3) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Aug.
Runshan (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Chased leader until 6th, ridden after 4 out, one pace from 3 out, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Kirby's Vic (11-2) at Southwell 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Aug.
Made In France (FR) 13-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 4th, weakened after 2 out, 5th of 12, 23l behind Ground Breaker (10-13) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
A Sea Commander (GER) 50-1 (10-12) Always behind, no impression, 12th of 18, 31l behind Flying Spirit (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gf in Aug.
Cushty 33-1 (10-10) In rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened well before 2 out, 6th of 11, 23l behind Cresswell Ruby (10-3) at Stratford 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Aug.
Hatton Rock (IRE) 22-1 (11-3) With leader, ridden approaching 7th, weakened 3 out, 9th of 15, well behind Noble Minstrel (10-8) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Jun.
Drum Native (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up, stayed on from 2 out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 17, 14l behind Flying Jody (10-12) at Hereford 2m 3f sll hcp chs (5) gd.
Glimmer of Light (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Held up in touch, led 3 out, clear when saddle slipped and unseated rider 2 out in race won by Flying Jody (10-12) at Hereford 2m 3f sll hcp chs (5) gd, 17 ran.
Lansdowne Princess 18-1 (10-10) In touch, mistake 2nd, weakened 4 out, 10th of 17, well behind Well Saved (11-3) at Bangor 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Aug.
Necker (FR) 10-1 (11-8) Held up, always in rear and pulled up 5 out in race won by The Walnut Tree (10-4) at Plumpton 2m 1f sll hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Mar, 8 ran.
