led 2nd, headed after 13th, driven in 3rd when mistake 4 out, no impression leading duo when lost 3rd 2 out, weakened soon after
chased leading trio, ridden and struggling from 4 out, no chance after
led until 2nd, pressed leader, chased winner from 14th, travelling well after 4 out, every chance from 3 out, stayed on under pressure flat, not quite get up
held up, mistake 12th, in rear and still plenty to do 4 out, stayed on fom next, went modest 3rd 2 out, strong run final 110 yards, finished well and closed on leading duo close home
close up in 6th, went 5th before 10th, driven 14th, soon beaten, no chance when mistake 2 out, went left last, tailed off
jumped left, in touch in 5th until ridden 10th, soon behind and pulled up before 12th
chased leading pair, led after 13th, ridden after 4 out, soon joined, staed on flat, just held on, all out
Nonrunner
Topless has never won in 22 starts over fences and this front-runner continues to find a way of getting beat. She could do with some respite from the handicapper as could Kitley Hassle, who ran a shocker at Warwick after a good run over a marathon trip at Exeter. Inthejungle landed a 2m4f handicap at Plumpton last March but has yet to prove he stays this trip while the ex-Irish Kasimali disappointed when fancied last time. Tuskar Rock was in good form a year ago but his two recent efforts have shown no promise so this is best left to MASTER D'OR, who ploughed through the mud to score at Uttoxeter nine days ago and has been given a chance to follow up with just a 5lb rise in the weights.
Topless (IRE) 13-2 (11-11) Led 2nd, made most after, not fluent 8th, pressed 3 out, ridden and headed before last, weakened flat, 2nd of 8, 18l behind Abbey Dore (10-5) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
Kitley Hassle 17-2 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden after 10th, weakened approaching 14th, tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Shaking Hands (11-10) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Inthejungle (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, blundered 3rd, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 9, 15l behind Mister Stickler (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Nov.
Master d'Or (FR) 8-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway approaching 12th, mistake 4 out, challenged next, led approaching 2 out, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Jan beating El Zorro (11-4) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Kasimali (IRE) 9-4fav (11-10) Behind, hard driven and headway to chase leaders 8th, ridden 3 out, plugged on to go moderate 3rd before last, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 9, 24l behind Massini Sunset (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp ch 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
Allterrain (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Tracked leader until 11th, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Thenameescapesme (11-7) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jul, 11 ran.
Tuskar Rock (FR) 16-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden after 13th, weakened after 16th, 4th of 12, 35l behind Shaking Hands (11-10) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Sole Agent (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Eff 13; went 2nd 3 out; outstayed flat, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Jack's Present (11-7) at Detling 3m ptp gs in Jan.
