soon tracking leaders, chased winner and every chance from 3 out, mistake 2 out, strong challenge run-in, just failed
behind when unseated rider 10th
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened after next
mid-division, weakened 13th, soon tailed off
behind, no impression after 4 out
behind most of way
behind, driven along 12th, stayed on after 4 out, chased leading pair 2 out, one pace run-in
behind, lost touch 11th, tailed off when pulled up after 13th
towards rear, ridden to chase leaders 15th, weakened after 4 out
jumped poorly, soon tailed off, pulled up after 6th
chased leaders, driven along 9th, soon lost place and well behind
in touch, chased leaders 4 out, ridden next, 5th and no chance when fell last
led to 4th, stayed prominent, led well before 3 out, hard pressed from next, held on gamely, run-in, all out
towards rear run-in and struggling 15th
led 4th ridden and held well before 3 out, weakened next
in rear, must touch 9th, pulled up next
Peveril Pride has shown a similar level of form in each of his last two starts and, over a trip of three miles that should suit ideally, Jonathan Geake's gelding is the selection to take advantage of what appears a favourable mark and gets the vote ahead of Dr Mann and Lordington Lad. The last mentioned is less exposed than most of these and showed improved form at Ludlow last time. With further improvement to come, Brendan Powell's gelding rates a bigger threat than Uttoxeter winner Syncopated Rhythm, who has been punished by the handicapper for that success. Bumper winner Real Definition has given little cause for optimism since being switched to fences, while Charming Fellow may struggle to give weight away all round. Carroll's O'Tully has shown only a modicum of ability so far and of more interest may be Dr Mann, although lack of a recent run may be of concern to his supporters. There are no such concerns with Peveril Pride though and he gets the vote.
Charming Fellow (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Held up, blundered 4th, always in rear, 6th of 15, well behind Notanotherdonkey (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Oct.
Hey Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, weakened 9th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by New Perk (9-9) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gd, 9 ran.
Amber Light (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Always behind, not fluent jumping early, trailing and no danger from before 8th, 7th of 8, well behind Misty's Express (10-6) at Limerick 3m hts chs gd in May.
Lordington Lad 7-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway 7th, every chance 3 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Island Light (10-8) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Oct.
It's Rumoured 16-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, ridden 7th, soon behind and pulled up 2 out in race won by Penny Park (10-11) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr, 14 ran.
Syncopated Rhythm (IRE) 4-1fav (11-1) Never a danger, 6th of 17, 30l behind Up The Pub (11-2) at Chepstow 3m 2f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Oct.
Dr Mann (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Held up, pecked 1st, headway 11th, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, weakened and eased flat, 2nd of 7, 13l behind Runaway Bishop (11-12) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in May.
Emily Abby (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Jumped right, pressed leader, led 14th, headed after 3 out, soon one pace and no chance with easy winner, 3rd of 7, 14l behind Hill Forts Henry (9-7) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Oct.
Real Definition 13-2 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden 7th, stayed on, 4th of 15, 18l behind Taksina (10-9) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-88 (5) gs in Oct.
Banbrook Hill (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Behind from 5th, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Pass Me By (11-2) at Carlisle 3m nov chs (3) sft in Apr, 9 ran.
Carroll's O'Tully (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Prominent, close 4th when mistake and unseated rider at the 11th in race won by Hill Forts Henry (9-7) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Oct, 7 ran.
Peveril Pride 9-2 (9-11) Held up in touch, led 15th to 16th, led after 4 out to approaching 3 out, no extra, 2nd of 8, 11l behind Irish Raptor (11-4) at Wincanton 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Oct.
Honor And Glory 16-1 (9-11) Chased clear leaders, went 2nd 8th, ridden and weakened after 13th, 4th of 12, 31l behind Parkinson (10-8) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Mar.
Master Brew 100-1 (10-6) Soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Flight Leader (10-13) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gs in Oct, 13 ran.
Ballyaahbutt (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up, headway and every chance 4 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 8, 46l behind Irish Raptor (11-4) at Wincanton 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Oct.
Golden Amber (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Always behind, 7th of 12, well behind Opportunity Knocks (9-11) at Plumpton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Oct.
