led briefly leaving start, tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, outpaced and beaten 3rd when not fluent last
prominent, not fluent 9th or 3 out, led before 2 out, soon headed, no impression on winner flat, kept on
held up, closed 5th, led 2 out, ridden clear flat, comfortably
held up in rear, outpaced after 2 out, soon weakened
soon led, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened on last bend
Tickenwolf is a strong stayer so did well to beat a previous winner over 2m4f here two weeks ago. He’s been raised 9lb for that, however, and DARLING MISS (NAP) has conclusively proved that 3m is her trip in recent weeks. Gordon Elliott’s mare was a decisive winner at Perth last week and can defy her penalty. Board Of Trade reverted to hurdles with a third at Worcester but hasn’t won in more than three years. Witness won over track and trip last month but couldn’t follow up off today’s mark.
Tickenwolf (IRE) 7-4fav (11-8) Chased leaders on inside, challenged last, ridden to lead run-in, driven clear, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jun beating Dollys Destination (11-8) by 7l, 11 ran.
Board Of Trade 13-2 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, went 3rd and kept on after last, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 13, 5 1/2l behind Mr Clarkson (11-13) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in May.
Darling Miss (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Held up in touch on inside, headway to lead before 2 out, well clear when blundered last, stayed on strongly, won at Perth 3m hcp (4) gs in Jun beating Always Tipsy (11-0) by 9l, 8 ran.
Simply Mani 14-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, ridden after 8th, not fluent 4 out, weakened before 3 out, 7th of 8, dist behind Justatenner (11-2) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Witness (FR) 11-2 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, not fluent last, stayed on one pace, 5th of 8, 9 3/4l behind It's All About Me (11-6) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
