tracked leaders on inner, shaken up after 2 out, soon ridden and made no impression on leading pair, weakened after last
towards rear on outer, ridden along after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
prominent, no response when pushed along after 3 out, faded quickly, pulled up before next
in touch towards rear, join leaders going best soon after 2 out, edged left when shaken up approaching last, went clear flat, readily
led, ridden and headed before last, ran on flat but no match for winner
close up, pushed along after 6th, ridden and lost position after 8th, soon in rear and struggling, weakened from 3 out
Glinger Flame was beaten four lengths by Bucko's Boy at Stratford but is 4lb better off here so should get closer. SEBASTOPOL (NAP) has been raised 6lb after making a triumphant return to hurdling at Newton Abbot but has won off this mark over fences. He wouldn’t want the ground to deteriorate but should have too much class for these if the rains stay away. Ilikedwayurthinkin has a first run for a new yard and is best watched while it’s a long time since Minella Escape showed any worthwhile form but Dallas Des Pictons produced a shock at Hexham two weeks ago having tumbled down the ratings over the last 12 months.
Sebastopol (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Tracked leading pair, led going best before 2 out, drew clear approaching last, kept on well, won at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep beating Francky Du Berlais (11-5) by 3l, 8 ran.
Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, reminder after 5th, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra and pulled up before last, at Galway 2m 6f hcp lst (1) sft in Aug.
Minella Escape (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Fell 1st, at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (3) hvy in Jul.
Glinger Flame (IRE) 15-2 (11-9) Held up behind leaders, closed 8th, outpaced after 2 out, rallied into 3rd last, stayed on, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Bucko's Boy (11-4) at Stratford 2m 6f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Bucko's Boy 2-1fav (11-4) Tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd final bend, ridden and switched right flat, stayed on, led towards finish, won at Stratford 2m 6f hcp (3) gs in Aug beating Thirtyfourstitches (12-0) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Dallas Des Pictons (FR) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division on inner, pushed along after 3 out, ridden next, soon every chance, led approaching last, kept on well flat, gamely, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep beating Fenna's Loss (11-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
