chased leaders on inside, 2nd after 3 out, hit 2 out, ridden between last 2, kept on same pace run-in
held up in last pair, headway tracking leaders approaching 3 out, modest 4th before next
always behind, went modest 5th post, never a factor
tracked leader, led approaching 3 out, clear before hit 2 out, hit last, driven clear
held up in touch in last trio, steady headway 6th, modest 3rd on long run to 2 out, plugged on same pace
took keen hold, tracked leaders, weakened 3 out, poor 6th when pulled up before next
led until approaching 3 out, lost 2nd after 3 out, chased leading pair, no impression when lost 3rd on long run to 2 out, soon weakened
in touch on outside, pushed along and weakening when mistake and dropped to last 8th, tailed off when mistake next
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Vinegar Hill has won three races over hurdles this year, all at Southwell, but has shot up another 12lb after his final start in May. The progressive JENNYS DAY landed a Listowel maiden in good style on heavy going and probably found the ground too quick on his first start for new connections at Hereford. With Ben Poste's claim to aid his cause, he can gain his first success for Katy Price. The Tailgater is the type to do better now stepped up to a more suitable trip but Midnight Cowboy's first attempt at a similar trip at Uttoxeter was a complete failure though he stopped so quickly that something was probably amiss. Worcester maiden winner River Of Intrigue was also well beaten last time and Fin D'espere has his first start since a poor run at Newbury in April.
Jennys Day (IRE) 11-10fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 3rd, chased leader 6th, led 2 out, ridden and headed when hit last, stayed on, held close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Forecast (10-12) at Hereford 2m 4f (4) gd in Oct.
The Tailgater (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Held up, towards rear, headway 2 out, never on terms, 6th of 11, 10l behind Miss Estela (11-12) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Decimus (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Took keen hold, tracked winner until pushed along before 3 out, ridden and weakened next, 6th of 9, 36 3/4l behind Patsys Castle (11-8) at Newbury 3m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Vinegar Hill 5-4fav (12-0) Mid-division, in touch on outside 4th, went 2nd 4 out, led after next, drew clear before 2 out, ridden between last 2, kept on well, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in May beating Dazzling Rita (10-0) by 10l, 13 ran.
River Of Intrigue (IRE) 10-3 (11-6) Tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened before 3 out, 4th of 8, 30 1/4l behind Vote Of Confidence (11-6) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Fin D'espere (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Behind, jumped slowly throughout, reminders after 4th, headway 4 out, stayed on under pressure closing stages, never nearer, 4th of 9, 31 1/2l behind City Supreme (11-2) at Newbury 3m hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Phare Isle (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Mid-division, in touch 6th, outpaced after 4 out, weakened before next, 5th of 7, dist behind Mighty Leader (11-9) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Blackwell Synergy (FR) 20-1 (11-6) Led until after 2nd, led next, headed before 4th, weakened from 4 out, 18th of 19, dist behind Ereyna (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Midnight Cowboy 15-8 (11-0) Led, headed 3 out, ridden and weakened after next, tailed off, 4th of 6, dist behind Preseli Rock (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f mdn (4) gd in May.
