led, pushed along and joined from 4 out, hung left before 2 out, driven approaching last, headed towards finish
chased leader, challenged going well 4 out, pushed along after 3 out, edged left before every chance last, 3rd and no extra close home
chased leaders, pushed along approaching 4 out, lost touch after 4 out, closed to 6 lengths off leaders 2 out, 3 1/2 lengths down last, switched left flat, led towards finish
NonRunner
A winner over fences at Perth recently, Danboru had landed a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot before that so carries a penalty along with Monkey Puzzle, a winner at Southwell back in May. That hands the advantage to WIN MY WINGS on these terms given she’s rated higher than the above pair. After going close in a handicap hurdle at Stratford last month, she gets the vote with Jack Tudor also taking 7lb off her back. Noble Glance has yet to threaten and makes no appeal.
Danboru (IRE) 6-4fav (12-4) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge after 3 out, every chance after last, stayed on gamely to lead post, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Chateau Robin (11-12) by nk, 7 ran.
Win My Wings (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Held up, headway 9th, went 3rd after 2 out, close 2nd last, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Young Wolf (11-12) at Stratford 3m 2f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Noble Glance 66-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outside after 4 out, outpaced next, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 9, 12l behind Jaunty Soria (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) gs in Jun.
Monkey Puzzle 13-8 (11-5) Jumped right at times, tracked leader until 3 out, ridden to chase winner 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 3, 12l behind The Butcher Said (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f (4) gd in Jun.
