made all, 2 lengths ahead last, driven out, unchallenged
chased leaders on inside, hit 5th, ridden and went 2nd before 2 out, where not fluent, driven and unable to quicken between last two, 2 lengths down last, lost 2nd close home
raced keenly in last pair, jumped slowly 6th, headway chasing leaders 4 out, pushed along and outpaced before next, rallied between last two, driven and no impression run-in
raced keenly, held up in last pair, headway out wide chasing leaders 3 out, 3rd 2 out, weakened run-in
close 4th until pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, driven in rear home turn, rallied well after the last, stayed on into 2nd towards finish, not reach winner
chased winner, pushed along and lost 2nd before 2 out, weakened quickly soon after, tailed off
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Boreham Bill's course and distance win came in the competitive Lanzarote Hurdle in January. He's only 4lb higher now and should be in the shake-up. Press Your Luck has a mixed profile but also the benefit of a run in early October and has a chance at his best. Umndeni had a consistent time over hurdles and fences throughout the summer but is 6lb higher than when scoring at Newton Abbot in August. CALVA D'AUGE and Stoner's Choice have similar profiles as progressive sorts with appealing strike rates. There's little between them on the book but the 7lb claim of Angus Cheleda just tips the scales in favour of the Nicholls inmate who should not lack for race fitness.
Calva D'Auge (FR) 10-3 (11-12) Led narrowly and keen, ridden before last where not fluent, stayed on under pressure flat, won at Taunton 3m hcp (3) gf in Apr beating Umndeni (10-8) by 1l, 5 ran.
Stoner's Choice 13-8fav (11-0) Led, pestered after 4 out, headed and ridden before 2 out, weakened, 4th of 6, 20l behind Threeunderthrufive (11-3) at Perth 3m lst (1) gs in Apr.
Boreham Bill (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leader, not fluent 8th, led 2 out, headed before last, weakened final 100 yards, 6th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Mackelduff (10-3) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Annsam 9-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, jumped slowly 10th, blundered and lost place 11th (water), behind and no chance after, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Sandown 2m 4f hcp lst (1) sft in Mar.
Umndeni (FR) 5-2 (10-4) Rear in touch, mistakes 13th and 14th, soon dropped to last, pushed along home turn, went 3rd before 4 out, staying on when blundered badly 2 out, weakened soon after, 3rd of 4, 23 1/2l behind Organdi (10-3) at Exeter 3m hcp (3) gf in Oct.
Jersey Wonder (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, mistake and lost place 5th, edged left and rallied flat, no impression, 6th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Kansas City Chief (10-6) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Press Your Luck (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Chased leader, jumped left 2nd, not fluent 3 out, led before not fluent last, edged right flat, headed towards finish, 2nd of 4, 1l behind Mr One More (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
