tracked leaders, went 2nd after 2nd, not fluent 3 out, challenging when mistake 2 out, led before last, ridden clear final 100 yards
held up, effort when not fluent 3 out, ridden and weakened before next
took keen hold, led and soon well clear, not fluent 4th, reduced lead before 2 out, headed approaching last, no impression flat
mid-division, lost place before 5th, soon behind, fell last
held up in rear, ridden after 5th, effort from 3 out, no impression next, went 3rd flat, stayed on same pace
held up, not fluent 3rd, headway 5th, 3rd and no impression 2 out, dropped to 4th flat
tracked leaders, ridden and weakend after 3 out
chased clear leader until after 2nd, mistake next, lost place when mistake 5th, soon behind, tailed off
PRESENTING ARMS (NAP) comes here with a 7lb penalty for a very easy victory at Wincanton where he would have won even more convincingly but for a last-flight blunder. With his rider claiming most of the extra back he's set to complete a quick double. Ronaldhino has yet to win over timber but he's shown plenty of promise and is on the same mark as when a very good third at Ascot in March. Rayvin Black looked a smart prospect in juvenile company but hasn't been seen for a year but Tiradia is fit enough after scoring at Huntingdon though is 6lb higher. Bumper winner Very Noble has yet to score over timber and was tried over fences in June.
Presenting Arms (IRE) 11-4 (10-13) Mid-division, headway approaching 4th, led before 2 out, clear when hit last, heavily eased towards finish, won at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Oct beating Candelita (10-1) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Ronaldinho (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, every chance next, weakened flat, 8th of 13, 7l behind Dispour (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4yo hcp hdl (2) gs in Apr.
Rayvin Black 20-1 (9-9) Took keen hold and soon tracking leader, led before 3rd ridden and headed when not fluent 2 out, chased leaders in 3rd, ridden between last 2, no extra before last, weakened flat, 6th of 12, 13l behind Pine Creek (10-4) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gs in Nov '13.
Simarian (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Held up in mid-division, effort 10th, pushed along after 14th, towards rear and already lost touch when blundered badly and fell last, in a race won by Problema Tic (10-12) at Perth 3m hcp chs (2) gf in Jun '13, 13 ran.
Very Noble (FR) 11-4 (10-12) Raced freely, held up, not fluent 2nd, closed from 4th, lost ground on leaders before 4 out, rallied briefly before 3 out, soon no impression, lost 3rd flat, 4th of 5, 17l behind Seventh Sky (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov chs (4) gd in Jun.
Tiradia (FR) 16-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, headway after 5th, went close 2nd when not fluent 2 out, soon switched left, challenged last, led flat, ran on well, won at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Oct beating Dont Tell Pa (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Brave Helios 7-1 (10-12) Led, headed before 3rd, lost 2nd place before 4 out, faded from next, 3rd of 4, 41l behind Upsanddowns (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
The Game Is A Foot (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden when not fluent 7th, weakened next, 7th of 13, 33l behind Wily Fox (11-9) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
