held up and behind, mistake 2nd, headway chasing leaders approaching 4 out, pushed along and weakened before 2 out
held up and always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off
chased leaders, weakened after 6th, soon behind, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along before lost 3rd 2 out, weakened between last 2
towards rear, headway into mid-division after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
took keen hold, chased leaders, went 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace
always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off
always towards rear, ridden and struggling before 3 out, never on terms, tailed off
held up towards rear, steady headway on outside chasing leaders approaching 4 out, weakened before 2 out
chased leading pair, left in close 2nd after 6th, trying to challenge when mistake 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in, not reach winner
led and soon clear, hit 3rd, unseated rider after 6th
chased clear leader, left in lead after 6th, made rest, kept on under pressure run-in
mid-division, headway chasing leaders before 4 out, weakened approaching next
Despite the penalty, Warwick winner Black Mischief will find this a lot easier than the Grade 2 he contested at Chepstow last month but useful bumper winner Enniscoffey Oscar has been a disappointment so far over timber. SECRET INVESTOR (NAP) is by top NH sire Kayf Tara out of a useful hurdler who has already produced one winner over timber. He made a promising start under Rules at Ascot a year ago and has been given time to mature - that patience can be rewarded today. Way Back Then is another nice prospect who should be worth following in novice company this winter but You're So Right may need more time.
Black Mischief 13-2 (11-0) Last pair, reminders and struggling after 5th, never on terms, 5th of 9, 18 1/2l behind Poetic Rhythm (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 3f (1) gd in Oct.
Awaywiththeblues (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, mistake 4th, never dangerous, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Springtown Lake (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Oct.
De Clare Man 4-1 (12-2) Mid-div, 9th 1/2way, 4th app str, one pced from last, 4th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Mells Theater (12-2) at Athlacca 3m mdn gs in May.
Duke Debarry (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Disputed lead, led narrowly over 3f out to over 2f out, soon lost place, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 13, 15 1/4l behind Kalashnikov (10-11) at Wetherby 2m (5) gs in Mar.
Earth Storm (IRE) 6-4fav (11-10) A.p; led last; comf, won at Flete Park 2m 4f mdn gf in Apr beating Burning Desire (12-0) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Led to 3rd, tracked leader, pushed along when lost place before 2 out, ridden and weakened between last 2, 7th of 10, 20 1/4l behind On The Blind Side (11-0) at Aintree 2m 4f mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Frankie Rapper (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 5 out, outpaced next, stayed on approaching last, modest 3rd, 3rd of 11, 27 3/4l behind Springtown Lake (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Golden Jet (IRE) 125-1 (11-0) Mid-division, blundered badly when struggling 3 out, 10th of 11, dist behind Free Range (11-0) at Fakenham 2m mdn (4) gd in Nov.
Itsnonofurbusiness (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Held up behind, pushed along before 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 36 3/4l behind Dr Des (11-6) at Stratford 2m mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Laval Noir (FR) 25-1 (10-12) In rear, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 8, 19 1/2l behind Elegant Escape (11-3) at Ascot 2m 6f (2) gs in Nov.
Secret Investor 2-1fav (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd after 3 out, led next, headed approaching last, every chance when dived at last, ridden and weakened run-in, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Kimberlite Candy (11-0) at Ascot 2m 3f mdn (3) gs in Nov.
The Pooler (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Prominent early, soon mid-division, ridden 4 out, weakened after next, 9th of 11, dist behind Red River (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) gd in Oct.
Way Back Then (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Made all, ridden and pressed over 1f out, held on well towards finish, won at Ludlow 2m (4) gs in Nov beating Chez Castel Mail (11-0) by 2l, 12 ran.
You're So Right (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased winner, pushed along and lost 2nd 3f out, chased leaders, 3rd and one pace final 2f, 3rd of 12, 14l behind Hidden Glen (11-4) at Southwell 2m mdn (6) gd in Oct.
