chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, struggling 6th, tailed off
chased leaders, weakened after 6th, tailed off
held up towards rear, not fluent 5th, headway after next, jumped right and challenged 3 out, carried left after 2 out and after last, switched right flat, not quicken
made all, not fluent 5th, jumped left 2 out and last, hung left flat, driven out
always in rear, pulled up before last
prominent, not fluent 3rd, wandered next, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, headway 5th, every chance when bumped 3 out, no extra flat
held up in rear, raced keenly, slightly hampered 4th, hit 5th, no chance when blundered badly 2 out, rider lost left iron, virtually pulled up flat, tailed off
very slowly away, raced keenly, still last when mistake 5th, headway on inside 3 out, hit last, weakened flat
chased winner until approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway after 6th, one pace and no impression from 3 out
mid-division, not always fluent, effort after 6th, no impression before 3 out
mid-division, took good hold, races awkwardly after 6th, soon lost place and eased, pulled up before 3 out
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from 2 out
Nonrunner
An awful contest where GENARI is the suggestion to get the better of Aypeeyes. Gordon Elliott does very well with his British sorties and Genari landed a Sedgefield seller for him on fast ground last time out. The manner of his victory there, by a commanding eight lengths, suggests that he will again be tough to beat in this grade and we are happy to stick with him. Aypeeyes is a reasonable 77-rated Flat performer, who would definitely get further than today's minimum trip. He dotted up in a Newton Abbot maiden hurdle in June but has suffered in two handicaps since and will find this drop in grade much more to his ability, so he is a danger. Rampant Ronnie also won a maiden hurdle at Plumpton in the spring and loves to hear his hooves rattle - he is another who is respected on this drop in class after being beaten in novices company under a penalty last time. Feeling has gone well in this sphere before and can get competitive without being good enough to win, and a stronger proposition looks to be Planetarium on his selling debut. Space Pirate has shown only moderate form already in this company and we will take Genari to follow-up that Sedgefield success.
Aypeeyes (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened between last 2, 7th of 9, 26l behind Dark Energy (11-7) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Brigadore (USA) 40-1 (11-0) Towards rear, reminder after 3rd, behind when virtually fell 6th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Rathrockscourt (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f sell hdl (5) gf in Aug, 12 ran.
Finnegans Rainbow 33-1 (9-9) Held up, jumped slowly 3rd, soon pushed along, tailed off 3 out, 9th of 10, well behind Classic Fly (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sep.
Genari 3-1fav (10-5) Mid-division, keen early, headway 3 out, led approaching last, shaken up to draw clear flat, readily, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gf in Sep beating Freedom Flying (10-5) by 8l, 14 ran.
Rampant Ronnie (USA) 8-1 (11-5) Took keen hold early, held up, headway and disputing modest 4th when hit 2 out, kept on from last to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 9, 14l behind Agente Romano (10-12) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Sep.
Blow Hole (USA) 50-1 (10-7) Always well in rear, ridden and lost touch 6th, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Rockys Choice (11-5) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Sep.
Dealmaker Frank (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 9l behind Integria (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Sep (flat).
Feeling (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 12, 5l behind King High (11-0) at Worcester 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sep.
Machinate (USA) 80-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 16l behind Royal Dignitary (9-10) at Beverley 7f clm stks (5) fm in Aug (flat).
Marino Prince (FR) 100-1 (10-2) Pulled hard in rear, headway after 4th, weakening when mistake nearly unseated and rider lost irons last, 7th of 12, 41l behind Is It Me (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gf.
Mycenean Prince (USA) 20-1 (11-9) Towards rear, pushed along after 5th, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 47l behind Dunbrody House (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Never Sold Out (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 21l behind Rock Anthem (10-1) at Salisbury 1m ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug (flat).
Planetarium 16-1 (11-6) Prominent, ridden 5th, weakened approaching last, 7th of 12, 12l behind King High (11-0) at Worcester 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sep.
Space Pirate 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, stayed on same pace to take moderate 3rd inside final furlong, never dangerous, 3rd of 12, 20l behind Is It Me (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gf.
Tollishill (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Led until dived badly left 1st, in touch, jumped left 3rd, weakened approaching 4th, tailed off after 5th, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Press The Button (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug, 12 ran.
Gamesters Lady 66-1 (10-7) Mid-division on outside, pulled hard, headway 5th, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 11, 21l behind Another Trump (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Lake Barrine 50-1 (10-2) Held up mid-division, chased leaders after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 17, well behind Lady Wright (11-7) at Wetherby 2m 4f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.