led, headed narrowly after 13th, led narrowly again after 5 out, not fluent next, driven 11/2 lengths clear last, ridden and wandered slightly after last, soon joined, kept on, all out to hold on
always prominent, pressed winner after 4th, led narrowly after 13th until after 5 out, with winner, ridden before 2 out, 11/2 lengths down last, switched outside and every chance flat, kept on, just held
with winner until after 4th, detached in last pair after 9th, no threat after, continued tailed off
held up 4th and last virtually throughout, detached in last pair after 9th, continued tailed off
Paul Nicholls has won this for the last three years so it seems foolish to oppose CAPTAIN COTTISTOCK, who is still on an upward curve judged on his latest third in a valuable novices’ handicap at Uttoxeter. Station Master is a stout stayer, however, and kept on for pressure last time at Hereford over a similar trip, though is rated 5lb inferior to the selection. The other pair may struggle to complete given past form.
Captain Cattistock 7-2fav (11-12) Led until not fluent 13th, led next, blundered and headed 4 out, wandering after 2 out, no impression on winner last, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 7l behind De Rasher Counter (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Station Master (IRE) 2-1 (11-4) Led, ridden approaching 3 out, joined next, headed last, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Steely Addition (11-4) at Hereford 3m 1f (4) gd in Mar.
Putdecashonthedash (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Chased winner, hit 2nd, dropped to 3rd before 5th, chased leaders, pushed along before 4 out, weakened and soon behind, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind New Age Dawning (11-2) at Chepstow 3m (4) gs in Mar.
Jonjoela (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Towards rear, slow 3rd, behind 6th, went poor 4th latter stages, 4th of 8, dist behind Steely Addition (11-4) at Hereford 3m 1f (4) gd in Mar.
