behind, headway 3 out, weakened after next
held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 3 out, led last, ran on
led until 6th, remained prominent, mistakes 3 out and 2 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway halfway, chased leaders 4 out, under pressure after 2 out, weakened approaching last
tracked leader, led 6th, headed last, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, never a threat
in touch, effort 2 out, weakened before last
NonRunner
Jaunty Thor is still seeking a first victory over fences but was just beaten off this mark at Perth last month and went one better a day later over hurdles at the Scottish track. He remains on a fair mark and it would be no surprise if he shed his maiden tag over the larger obstacles today but NOTONEBUTTWO was in front and still travelling strongly when falling two out at Sedgefield in May on his first run for Sue Smith. A winner over course and distance last year, he is getting 23lb from the Elliott runner taking into account his rider’s claim. Dun Faw Good, Rock On Barney and Cash Again could all figure if in the mood.
Cash Again (FR) 7-1 (10-1) Held up behind, headway on outside before 9th, outpaced 2 out (usual 3 out), never reached leaders, weakened after last, tailed off, 6th of 10, dist behind Midnight Shot (11-7) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Jaunty Thor 2-1 (12-5) Held up in mid-division, headway 8th, 2nd from next, challenged 2 out, led and not fluent last, driven clear towards finish, won at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in Sep beating Cockley Beck (12-5) by 4l, 10 ran.
Sommervieu (FR) 40-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, driven before 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out, 9th of 11, 27 1/4l behind Contented (12-2) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Rock On Barney (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, jumped right and mistake at 1st, mistake 3rd, progress after 4 out, went 2nd next, soon ridden, no impression on winner after 2 out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5 1/2l behind Double Portrait (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Notonebuttwo (IRE) 10-3 (10-0) Led, still going well when fell 2 out, at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in May.
Eager To Know (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Detached in rear and jumped right throughout, tailed off 13th, pulled up before 4 out, at Sedgefield 3m 2f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Top Cat Dj (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Led, hit 1st and unseated rider, at Cartmel 3m 1f (4) gd in May.
Dun Faw Good 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, outpaced after 4 out, closed 3 out, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 3 1/4l behind See Double You (10-9) at Hexham 3m hcp (4) gd in Sep.