mid-division, headway and in touch 11th, 2nd after 4 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
chased leaders, lead 9th to 14th, weakened 4 out, behind when refused next
held up behind, blundered 12th, never on terms
mid-division, blundered 11th, some headway after 4 out, weakened from 2 out
always behind, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, blundered 15th, headway before 3 out, ridden and kept on from next, no impression
chased leaders until weakened quickly 3 out
mid-division, lost place halfway, soon behind
mid-division when blundered, unseated rider 3rd
always prominent, led 14th, soon clear, ridden out flat
in rear when blundered, unseated rider 8th
led, headed when blundered, unseated rider 7th
chased leader, leader 7th to 9th, soon weakened, pulled up after 12th
mid-division, headway and in touch 11th, ridden and outpaced 3 out
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Blue Rising, Looking Forward and Barracat and the narrow nomination is given to Blue Rising. The selection was a fair fourth behind Prestbury Knight last time out. That form looks solid and off what looks a fair mark he looks a value bet. Looking Forward rates the main danger as he beat Carroll's O'Tully last time out. However that form has since been let down and he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Barracat has place claims on his best form but he disappointed for no apparent reason last time out. However he could improve for the fitting of first time blinkers. Cumbrian Knight has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but he is very one paced. Fourpointone hails from a shrewd yard and is another to note in the market while Fairy Skin Maker could go well after a 614 day break but for the winner we return to Blue Rising.
Adolphus (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) In touch until weakened 2 out, 6th of 10, 19l behind Charlie George (10-5) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Barracat (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 11th of 18, 24l behind Full On (10-10) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Sept.
Blue Rising 10-3 (10-0) Held up in touch, ridden 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 7, 8l behind Prestbury Knight (11-4) at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Aug.
Cumbrian Knight (IRE) 22-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, led 11th, headed 2 out, soon outpaced, weakened flat, 4th of 7, 18l behind Bestofthebrownies (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
Fairy Skin Maker (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden 11th, soon tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Vicario (10-3) at Sedgefield 2m 5f beg chs (4) sft in Feb '06.
Fourpointone 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 7th of 15, well behind Neds Grey (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chs gf in Sept.
Jupsala (FR) 10-3jt-fav (9-9) Led until fell at the 9th in race won by Rainbow Tree (11-5) at Sedgefield 3m 3f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Apr, 10 ran.
Lerida 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division, tracked leaders 6th, weakened 11th, 7th of 11, 27l behind Cash On Friday (10-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf.
Looking Forward 7-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, pushed along 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, stayed on well, won at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf beating Carroll's O'Tully (10-0) by 5l, 11 ran.
Midnight Gunner 13-2 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden and outpaced 13th, 5th of 10, 22l behind Professor Hegarty (11-9) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Aug.
Southbound (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In touch, lost place after 5th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by The Sliotar (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept, 14 ran.
Tee-Jay (IRE) 15-2 (10-11) Mid-division, struggling and dropped rear halfway, no danger after, 6th of 11, 13l behind Looking Forward (10-4) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
The Last Turn 80-1 (10-2) Led, headed 2nd, led again 6th, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 4th of 10, well behind Middleton Dene (11-7) at Perth 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Aug.
True Temper (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Prominent and brought down 8th brought down at the 8th in race won by Cash On Friday (10-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf, 11 ran.
