prominent until weakened 7th
held up towards rear, headway 4 out, every chance between last 3, one pace under pressure
mid-division, weakened 3 out
in touch until weakened 2 out
towards rear, never dangerous
held up towards rear, mistake 6th, headway to chase leaders 3 out, weakened next
led, headed 2 out, soon beaten
prominent, mistake 3 out, led briefly 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, led approaching last, soon clear
held up in touch, headway 4 out, led between last 2, headed approaching last, one pace under pressure
Charlie George, Crofton Arch and Drumossie are three against the field in this competitive handicap chase and the tentative nomination is given to Charlie George. The selection won well last timeout when beating Norseman Cateline and although having a penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit and he is taken to defy the handicapper. Crofton Arch rates the main danger on his latest win over Bob Bites Back. However this looks more competitive and he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Drumossie is another that could go well on his best form but he is another that now looks in the handicappers grip. Adolphus and Hollows Mist are closely matched on theire latest starts but they look vulnerable to a less exposed type and with this in mind for the winner we return to Charlie George.
Crofton Arch 16-1 (11-2) Led, headed 4 out, led approaching last, all out, won at Cartmel 2m 5f beg chs (4) gd in May beating Bob Bites Back (10-13) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Drumossie (AUS) 12-1 (10-1) Held up, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 15l behind Newton Bridge (11-3) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Sept.
Mistral De La Cour (FR) 25-1 (10-13) Held up, ridden 3 out, never dangerous, 13th of 17, well behind El Bandindos (11-10) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Jul.
Adolphus (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Prominent, led 7th until approaching 3 out, remained chasing winner, no chance flat, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Hollows Mill (10-4) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Jun.
Feanor 28-1 (10-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 46l behind Beggars Cap (11-3) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Jun.
Delaware Trail 7-1 (11-0) Behind, effort 4 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 11, 34l behind My Condor (11-3) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Aug.
True Temper (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, driven 3 out, 7th approaching last, kept on under pressure flat, never troubled leaders, 4th of 15, 33l behind Hurlers Cross (9-9) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Sept.
Whatcanyasay 16-1 (9-8) With leader, led 9th, headed after 3 out, 4th and beaten when hit next, 4th of 8, 28l behind Polar Gale (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Charlie George 14-1 (9-7) Held up, hit 6th, smooth headway approaching last, driven out to lead flat, won at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Aug beating Norseman Cateline (10-12) by 2l, 9 ran.
Hollows Mist 10-3fav (10-4) Mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, ridden next and soon one pace, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Charlie George (9-7) at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Aug.
