prominent, joined leader 5th weakened approaching 8th, behind when pulled up 3 out
held up in rear, headway 4 out, ridden and effort 2 out, soon chasing leaders, not fluent last, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and headed after last, no extra
mid-division, mistake 7th, headway before next, soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, soon headed and weakened
tracked leaders, hung left approaching 7th, chased leaders next, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, driven to challenge next, stayed on to lead after last and driven out
led, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last
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If the ground stays on the quick side then it may pay to side with Kalmo Bay ahead of Genghis and Moment Of Madness. Ferdy Murphy's gelding needs good ground at least in order to show his best, but there is no doubt that if he does then he can land this race. His win at Musselburgh earlier in the season was full of cheek and cosiness, and he then found the ground against him at Newcastle next time. He has carried a big weight to victory in the past and he can do so again today. Master T is a course and distance winner, and whilst his recent run was lacklustre, if the market speaks in his favour then expect a big run. Stablemate Adecco also has claims on the pick of his runs but recently he has been average at best. Reasonably Sure is consistent and may appreciate a return to a quicker surface today, as he seemed to get bogged down at Sedgefield last time. Toni Alcala is unexposed over fences and he knows how to win, both on the flat and over hurdles. Cheeky Lad needs to brush up on his jumping, whilst Genghis is still relatively unexposed and he should appreciate this easier company. An open race, however it is Kalmo Bay who gets the nod.
Genghis (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Chased leader until not fluent 2nd, settled in touch, not fluent 3rd and 5th, ridden 10th, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 30l behind Ela Re (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m cnd hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Apr.
Kalmo Bay (FR) 13-8 (11-11) With leader, mistake 3rd, lost place next, outpaced 5 out, 20 lengths down in 3rd when left 2nd last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 22l behind Raining Horse (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Cheeky Lad 11-1 (11-1) Led 2nd, headed 10th, weakened 11th and fell in race won by Lord Ryeford (10-13) at Stratford 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Jul, 11 ran.
Master T (USA) 13-2 (11-10) Behind, some headway, blundered 9th, soon struggling, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Massini Sunset (11-4) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Marshalls Run (IRE) 7-2fav (11-10) Chased leader, blundered 9th, soon driven, lost 2nd, weakened soon after, tailed off, 4th of 8, 32l behind Forager (11-8) at Plumpton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) hvy in Apr.
Reasonably Sure (IRE) 5-1fav (11-9) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from next, no chance with first 2, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Shulmin (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Apr.
Moment of Madness (IRE) 4-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, led after 7th, blundered 10th, headed 3 out, every chance 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Copper Bay (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Adecco (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, blundered and unseated rider at the 5th in race won by Kentmere (11-0) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr, 9 ran.
