held up in 6th, ridden and outpaced before 8, no chance after, finished lame
jumped well, made all, well in command approaching 2 out unchallenged
chased winner until after 4th, chased leaders, pushed along 6th, outpaced before 8th, no chance after
chased leaders until weakened before 8th
held up in touch, hit 6th, steady headway to chase winner 8th, driven and well held before 2 out
chased leaders, chased winner after 4th to 8th, ridden and outpaced by front pair approaching 3 out, hit 2 out
OUMEYADE can get back on the winning trail here despite the concern that two miles around here might just be on the sharp side. Southwell specialist Jazz Dance and Sou'wester could be the biggest dangers. The selection has a differing profile to the majority of his stable companions at Ditcheat in that he has been campaigned throughout the summer months, availing of a handicap marks that now look rather comical in hindsight. 2m 4f looks his optimum trip but expect plenty of use to be made of him here. Jazz Dance has scored four times at Southwell. A strong travelling type, he has now been put up another 12lb for that last victory while Sou'wester returns following a profitable spring spell. He has made remarkable progress considering connections claimed him from a seller and has proved in the past that he goes well fresh. Oumeyade is selected to overcome the inconvenience of taking a marked drop in trip.
Jazz Dance (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, led 2 out, clear last, ran on well, won at Southwell 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Sept beating Levitski (10-10) by 9l, 11 ran.
Oumeyade (FR) 10-3fav (11-0) Mid-division, chased leaders approaching 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 16, 15l behind Snoopy Loopy (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 6f lst hcp chs (1) sft in Jul.
Trouble At Bay (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) In touch, struggling and lost place approaching 3 out, never on terms after, 10th of 14, 30l behind Earth Planet (10-9) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) gs in Apr.
Eye Candy (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 8th approaching straight, no impression when fell 2 out in race won by Monty Mint (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 1f hcp chs 0-130 gs, 11 ran.
Tramantano 7-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd at 7th, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Possol (11-5) at Towcester 2m nov chs (4) gd in Apr.
Ohana 10-1 (10-11) Soon prominent and jumped well throughout, led 5th, ridden 2 out, clear last, easily, won at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (4) gf in Sept beating Presentandcorrect (11-4) by 11l, 11 ran.
Sou'wester 7-1 (11-11) Held up in touch, blundered 4th, chased leader approaching last, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Aintree 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May beating Lord Jay Jay (10-13) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
