held up, hampered 2nd, headway after 6th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway after 7th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 10th
mid-division, pushed along and lost place after 7th, headway approaching 2 out, stayed on flat
always towards rear
held up, hampered 2nd, reminders after 7th, effort 10th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up and dismounted after 2 out
mid-division, headway 7th, led after 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on
in touch, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
led, headed and not fluent 3rd, led again 6th to approaching 8th, ridden approaching 10th, soon weakened
behind, headway 9th, ridden to go 2nd approaching 2 out, hung right approaching last, not quicken flat
behind, some headway after 2 out, never dangerous
with leader, led 3rd to 6th, blundered next, weakened 9th, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
chased leaders, led approaching 8th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out
Nonrunner
Form over this trip is not convincing from any of the 13 declared at the overnight stage, so only a tentative nomination goes to Super Road Train, who stays well and edges preference over Boobee, who is respected but has it to do from top weight. Charlie Double is also worth considering while he is in such good heart. He won well at Stratford on Sunday and should make a bold bid to defy his penalty. However, like many of the rest, he barley gets three miles and may be vulnerable on these terms. Boobee was in good form in point-to-points during the spring and almost got off the mark under rules at Uttoxeter earlier in the month. However, he looks harshly treated for his handicap debut and needs to pull something out of the hat. Therefore, it can pay to side with Super Road Train, who has always been suited by a grinding test of stamina. That is exactly what he will encounter here and the Oliver Sherwood-trained gelding can provide us with a solid run for the money tonight.
Boobee (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Led, ridden when headed and hit 3 out, soon beaten, 2nd of 9, 16l behind Killone Moonlight (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m mdn hdl (F) sft.
Rose of The Hill (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up, blundered and unseated rider at the 6th in race won by Sir Cumference (11-0) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-105 (E) gf in May, 8 ran.
Super Road Train 6-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 8th, not fluent last, one pace flat, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Swifts Hill (11-5) at Huntingdon 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in May.
Mead (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (10-12) Held up, headway approaching 7th, stumbled 2 out, chased winner approaching last, stayed on but no impression, 2nd of 17, 7l behind Burning Truth (10-12) at Hereford 2m 3f sll hdl (G) gf in May.
Charlies Double 7-2jt-fav (11-1) Held up in touch, led after 2 out, ran on well, won at Stratford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (F) gf beating Gondolin (11-2) by 9l, 15 ran.
Mick Murphy (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (10-0) Led, ridden when headed and hit 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 26l behind Cannon Fire (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) sft.
Bustisu 8-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, mistake 3rd, ridden approaching 6th, headway 8th, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 12, 31l behind Ask The Umpire (10-10) at Bangor 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (G) gs in Apr.
Safe To Blush 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division, effort 8th, weakened before next, 4th of 9, 33l behind Killone Moonlight (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m mdn hdl (F) sft.
