led, ridden and headed between last 2, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
held up in 4th, driven before 2 out, kept on same pace, never on terms, lost place after last
held up in touch, outpaced after 3 out, stayed on to take modest 4th after last, never on terms
tracked leader, ridden and one pace in 3rd between last 2, kept on same pace, no impression
held up towards rear, driven and outpaced after 3 out, weakened next, tailed off
tracked leading pair, smooth headway to challenge on inside 2 out, led between last 2, driven clear flat, comfortably
raced keenly, held up in rear, weakened before 2 out
The fact that Davy Russell is intending to travel over from Ireland to partner Downpatrick second THAT'S A FACT (NAP) is a tip in itself. He was prominent when falling on his hurdling debut at Down Royal in June and can make it third-time lucky. Dr Dalwhinny is already exposed while Oscars Way was beaten in a seller at Market Rasen last month. Imperial Plan was in the process of running a good race when falling at Worcester, however, and newcomer Slowfoot should be monitored for any market support.
Dr Dalwhinny 3-1 (11-0) Tended to jump right, led, went right and reminder 4th, ridden and headed after last, kept on same pace, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind May's Boy (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Imperial Plan (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Prominent, disputed lead 4th, upsides when fell 3 out, in a race won by Panache (10-7) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Jul, 11 ran.
Oscars Way (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, chased winner from 2 out, no impression when lost 2nd place run-in, 3rd of 8, 23l behind Admiral Hawke (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sell (5) gd in Aug.
Private Jones 100-1 (10-13) Mistake 1st, towards rear, in mid-division when mistake 5th and next, soon lost place behind and mistake 2 out, 10th of 12, well behind Saint Jerome (11-6) at Ludlow 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Sir Note (FR) 20-1 (10-9) Behind, outpaced before 2 out, never dangerous, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Stephen Hero (11-2) at Southwell 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
That's A Fact (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, improved into 2nd 3 out, ridden in 2nd when mistake 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Idlewild (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl in Aug.
Make A Fuss 100-1 (10-7) Pulled very hard and soon prominent, led approaching 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, well behind Money Talks (10-10) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in May.
Stentorian (IRE) 3-1fav (11-8) Close up, pushed along 4th, ridden and dropped to rear 4 out, behind 2 out, 5th of 7, well behind Amok (11-12) at Fakenham 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Nov '12.
