chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, went 2nd after last, no chance with winner
led to 7th, weakened after 9th
always behind, blundered 8th, pulled up before last, tailed off
held up towards rear and keen, weakened 7th, pulled up and dismounted on bend between last 2
held up towards rear, went 2nd approaching 9th, weakened between last 2
chased leaders, led 7th, clear 2 out
chased leader, quickly weakened 7th, pulled up before last
in touch, reminders halfway, soon struggling
Peters Star has run to a decent level of form since winning a handicap at Haydock in March but Don McCain's gelding may have to settle for minor honours behind ON RAGLAN ROAD, who gets the vote ahead of Moygashel who looks the main threat. The selection was good value for his win in his only start in a point-to-point and Howard Johnson's gelding created a favourable impression when making a winning rules debut in a bumper at Punchestown in April. Jumping hurdles should pose no problems to the son of Flemensfirth who is hard to oppose. George Moore's Depraux has shown ability but he remains a maiden after 20 career outings on the flat and over hurdles. Dukesfield makes limited appeal on his racecourse debut and of more interest may be James Lambe's lightly raced Moygashel. On Raglan Road has an obvious chance though and is given a confident vote.
Peters Star (IRE) 11-4 (11-6) Tracked leaders, hit 3rd, driven approaching 3 out, ridden and outpaced next, stayed on well under pressure flat, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Chevy To The Levy (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Depraux (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leader, reminder after 4th, niggled along after 6th, ridden approaching 3f out, every chance when hit 2 out, weakened flat, 3rd of 11, 20l behind Mutual Friend (10-11) at Aintree 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Dukesfield (IRE) Pasternak gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Gino 33-1 (10-9) Led to 3rd, weakened 3 out, 9th of 13, well behind Dr Dream (11-2) at Southwell 2m 5f nov sll hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Moygashel (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Mid-division, progress before 2 out, moderate 8th before last, kept on one paced from last, 4th of 15, 5l behind The Big Picture (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gs in Sept.
On Raglan Road (IRE) 10-3fav (12-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, led approaching straight, soon ridden clear, stayed on well, won at Punchestown 2m 1f nhf gd in Apr beating Dunguib (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 24 ran.
Pressman 40-1 (10-13) Always behind, 11th of 14, well behind Diablo (11-4) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gs in Apr.
Saddlers Singer (IRE) 200-1 (10-9) Towards rear, ridden 3rd, weakened approaching 8th, 10th of 14, well behind Supreme Being (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gf in Sept.