No Regrets has already won at Wetherby and Hexham this year and should be thereabouts again. Warriors Story has placed in two of his three chase starts and has had wind surgery since last seen but it’s about time DOMANDLOUIS was getting his head in front. He was a beaten favourite twice here in the spring but had probably gone over the top when disappointing in May. Horacio Apple's, twice a winner over hurdles and a strong stayer, looks the pick of those tackling fences for the first time but he may just need this.
Better Be Definite 40-1 (11-0) Held up, reminders after 3rd, lost ground after 3 out, finished tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Ballygeary (11-12) at Kelso 2m (4) sft in Mar.
The Foreman 16-1 (10-10) In rear of mid-division, pushed along under 5f out, left behind over 3f out, 8th of 9, dist behind Twinjets (11-9) at Haydock 2m (3) gs in May.
Tara Cove (IRE) 6-4 (12-2) Tr ldr in 2nd, prog from 3out, rdn to disp ld aftr next, kow run-in, won at Monksgrange 3m sft in Mar beating Old Style Humor (11-11), 6 ran.
Swift Reply 40-1 (11-4) Mid-division, tailed off 3 out, 9th of 11, 36 1/4l behind It's A Love Thing (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Skiddaw (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Held up in mid-division, pushed along 4f out, never involved, 12th of 14, dist behind Roger Pol (11-1) at Worcester 2m (5) gd in Oct.
Scalloway Bay (IRE) 125-1 (11-0) Midfield when untidy and unseated rider on landing 1st, at Carlisle 2m 1f (4) hvy in Oct.
Ruleout (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Handy, weakened tamely after 3 out, 10th of 11, dist behind It's A Love Thing (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Front mid-division, pushed along 4f out, no response, 7th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Boldog (11-2) at Hexham 2m (5) sft in Apr.
Mrindependant 200-1 (11-0) Prominent, raced in third, mistake when pressed for position 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last, at Hexham 2m (4) sft in Oct.
Lunar Chief 9-4 (11-2) Mid-division, headway between horses 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newcastle 2m (5) hvy in Mar beating March Wind (10-9) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Wainwright (IRE) Mount Nelson gelding out of Ferrestown Lady.
Blue Bear 150-1 (11-4) In rear, always behind, 8th of 11, 20 1/4l behind It's A Love Thing (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Bowenspark (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, not much room and lost place 3f out, ran green and switched left, stayed on well inside final furlong, went 4th towards finish, 4th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Florida Dreams (11-6) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Coniston George (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Midfield, ridden 3f out, outpaced from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Bertie's Ballet (11-9) at Kelso 2m (2) sft in Mar.
Doyen Du Bar (IRE) 5-2fav (11-8) Held up in rear, closer over 6f out, going well under 3f out, slightly short of room over 2f out but soon challenged, ridden and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Rocky Hill (11-1) at Kelso 2m (4) gs in Apr.
Edgewell (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Raced in last, briefly shaken up after 6th, soon detached and struggling, well behind from 2 out, weakened, 5th of 6, dist behind Minella Double (11-4) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Flash Du Pistolet (IRE) 2-1 (12-2) Ww, well off pace in 5th 1/2way, clsr aftr 4out, jnd ldrs bef 3out, 2nd 3out, 2l down 2out, nt mtch wnr flat, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Great Pepper (12-2) at Ballycrystal 3m hvy in Jan.
Here Comes Georgie 8-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed after 2 out, 3rd and no extra when fell last, at Kelso 2m 5f mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Indian Louis (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) Led, faced strong challenge approaching home straight, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 24 1/2l behind St Cuthbert's Cave (11-2) at Kelso 2m (4) gs in May.
Iorangi De L'isle (FR) 6-4 (11-11) Tr ldrs, 6th 1/2way, went 3rd bef 4out, prog to disp ld bef 2out, green in front, driven clr, in command last, won at Borris House 3m mdn Yielding in Dec beating Doonbeg Don (11-11) by 5l, 13 ran.
Old Gregorian 13-2 (10-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 6l behind El Elefante (11-0) at Perth 2m (4) sft in Apr.
Greenhill Gardens 17-2 (10-13) Prominent, yet to be asked a serious question when fell 2 out, at Hexham 2m (4) sft in Oct.
Halfway House Lad 150-1 (10-2) Off the pace and always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Wetherby 3m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Valleyview Tommy (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Ww rr, prog to 5th by 10th, 4th 5out, went 2nd 2out, no ex from 2out, nt mtch wnr, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Chance Another One (11-11) at Grennan 3m mdn gd in May.
Esprit Du Potier (FR) Evensfav (10-13) Prominent, pushed along 2 out, chased winner approaching last, kept on but always held, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Slugger (10-13) at Kelso 2m (4) gs in Oct.
Lacila Blue (FR) 5-2fav (10-11) Towards rear, ridden along approaching 2 out, kept on after last, 3rd of 7, 9 1/2l behind Bix Beiderbecke (11-4) at Perth 2m mdn (4) gd in May.
Fairland (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Midfield, briefly in touch with leading group before 2 out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened run-in, 7th of 8, dist behind Classic Lady (10-4) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Lady In The Park (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Twrds rr, 9th 1/2way, 8th aftr 4out, prog to 2nd bef 2out, ld bef last where slw, asserted run-in, won at Lingstown 3m mdn Yielding in Mar beating El Champo (12-2) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Prontoanita (FR) 9-1 (10-7) Mid-division, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, well held and weakened last, 6th of 9, 19 3/4l behind Eagle Of The Glen (11-0) at Hexham 2m (4) sft in Apr.
All Ways And Ever (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Handy on inner, shaken up rounding home turn, went second last, kept on flat, no match for winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Choose A Copper (11-2) at Hexham 2m (4) sft in Oct.
