prominent, went 3rd from 2 out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
always behind
led, ran out 4th
always towards rear
tracked leader, left in lead 4th, clear before last, kept on well
prominent, weakened from 2 out
mid-division, ran out 4th
behind, headway before 3 out, weakened before 2 out
with leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well, always held by winner
mid-division, headway 4th to chase leaders, ridden and outpaced from 3 ouot, kept on and no impression
The Yank was in front when falling two out at Fontwell in August but looks a tricky ride. Lake Chapala has been getting closer and is sure to improve for the experience of his second at Perth, though is now 0-22. Aces Over Eights is only 3lb higher than when successful at Towcester in May so goes on the short-list but Trojan Star is proving hard to place and Chankillo is still 9lb higher than when scoring at Market Rasen in March. LITTLE POP has won three times over hurdles, twice off this mark, and started favourite for his only previous run over fences at Perth just over a year ago so must have been showing something at home. He was below par at Newton Abbot last time but has every chance here if forgiven that run.
The Yank 7-1 (11-10) Jumped right at times, chased leaders, challenged after 7th, led next, 2 1/2 lengths ahead when fell 2 out, at Fontwell 2m 1f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Phangio (USA) 16-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 9th after 9th, no impression, weakened, 10th of 13, dist behind Stonehall Jack (10-4) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Boss In Boots (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) (bl, h) hdwy 5; led 13-2 out; no ex flat; fin 3rd; promoted, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Archie Rice (12-0) at Badbury Rings 3m gd in Apr.
Trojan Star (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 2nd from 3rd until before 6th where not fluent, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, stayed on before last, went 3rd flat, no impression, 3rd of 5, 5 1/4l behind Kassis (11-6) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Chankillo 16-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, lost place 3rd, behind 5th, plugged on to take modest 3rd 2 out, 3rd of 8, dist behind Ink Master (10-9) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Little Pop 11-4fav (11-10) In touch main group, chased clear leader before 4 out until after next, no chance with front pair before 2 out, tailed off, 3rd of 7, 35 3/4l behind Coeur Tantre (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Aces Over Eights (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3rd, led narrowly 4 out, slight peck 2 out, strongly pressed when left in command last, stayed on to assert run-in, won at Towcester 2m hcp (4) gf in May beating Pembroke House (11-8) by 2l, 7 ran.
Edlomond (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, led 3rd until 6th, not fluent 7th, ridden next, no impression 3 out, left 3rd next, 3rd of 6, 10 3/4l behind Spring Steel (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 1f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Lake Chapala (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Held up in touch on inside, mistake 2nd, jumped left next, headway and 2nd after 4 out, led last, edged right flat, headed towards finish, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Sword of The Lord (11-10) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Accessallareas (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, led 2nd until 6th, chased winner until pushed along before 3 out, weakened before next, 4th of 9, 22l behind Unify (11-8) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Spock (FR) 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division, some headway after 5 out, went modest 3rd after next, plugged on same pace, no chance with clear pair, 3rd of 11, 26 1/2l behind Bandol (10-2) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gd in Sep.
