in touch, lost place 3rd, behind and reluctant after 5th, soon tailed off
always handy, left 2nd after 8th, led just after 3 out, came clear from 2 out
prominent, reminder after 5th, ridden 7th, weakened well before 3 out
held up towards rear, ridden 7th, headway approaching 3 out, never nearer
mid-division, headway when hampered 7th, in touch when brought down after 8th
chased leaders, led 7th, blundered next, headed just after 3 out, beaten when hit 2 out, one pace, lost 2nd flat
raced keenly, in touch, led 6th to 7th, weakened after 8th, tailed off
raced keenly, held up in rear, blundered 4th, headway after 8th, one pace after 3 out, went 2nd flat, no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden and headway when hampered 6th, in touch when brought down after 7th
in touch, went 2nd after 6th, pressing leader when went badly lame and pulled up and knocked over after 8th
led, not fluent and headed 2nd, weakened approaching 7th, tailed off
with leader, led 2nd, headed 6th, promient when fell 7th
held up, headway after 8th, one pace from 3 out
mid-division, ridden 6th, headway approaching 8th, one pace from 3 out
in rear, mistake 3rd, some headway when jumped left and mistake 3 out, no impression
in rear, blundered 2nd, not fluent 5th, tailed off next, pulled up before 7th
The veteran THREE LIONS looks the one to beat here judging by his Fontwell victory 19 days ago, where he bounced out and was never headed. Formerly trained by David Pipe before being claimed following his Uttoxeter victory, the eleven year old has stamina in abundance which is his main strength while the ground remains ideal for him. Dasher Reilly is a place contender but no more judged on his recent efforts. He has been very frustrating and connections look to be attempting to regain his enthusiasm by switching between disciplines. Nayodabayo is a regular in this grade but is always vulnerable while at times he looks rather recalcitrant when required to battle. Heez A Wonder was a classy sort on his day for Francis Flood in Ireland and returned just recently from almost sixteen months off the track. The Newland yard have proved in the past that they are capable of revitalizing others cast-offs although the lively ground would be a concern. Willies Way showed some of his old sparkle last week and could not be left from calculations while Another Native attracted support last time when too much use was made of him before he fell. Three Lions is given the tentative vote to win it.
Dr Dream (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) Towards rear, ridden after 5th, never dangerous, 6th of 16, well behind Anglicisme (10-5) at Towcester 2m 3f sll hdl (5) gd.
Malakiya (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Mid-division on outside, headway under pressure approaching 3 out, soon hung left, weakened approaching last, 5th of 14, 12l behind Tagula Blue (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs.
Three Lions 3-1fav (10-8) Made all, ridden clear 2 out, kept on well, won at Fontwell 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gd beating Head To Kerry (11-0) by 20l, 11 ran.
Chunky Lad 10-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden 3 out, stayed on one pace, 6th of 12, 39l behind Supreme Being (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 3f sll hdl (5) gd in Aug.
Nayodabayo (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Led after 1st, ridden and headed 2 out, one pace flat, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Tagula Blue (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs.
Watch Out 9-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway approaching 9th, ridden after 3 out, close up 2 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 15, 16l behind Alfadora (10-10) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Sept.
Always Baileys (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Chased leader and keen, weakened after 3f out, 7th of 11, 48l behind Khachaturian (11-8) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd.
Another Native (IRE) 3-1fav (11-1) Led to 4 out, weakening when fell 5 out in race won by Aleron (11-12) at Stratford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Sept, 14 ran.
Dasher Reilly (USA) 13-2 (10-8) Chased leaders until 7th, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 36l behind Three Lions (10-8) at Fontwell 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gd.
Heez A Wonder (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division until weakened 7th, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Three Lions (10-8) at Fontwell 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gd.
Pebese (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Led from 1st, jumped left and unseated rider at the 9th in race won by Smoke Trail (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs, 11 ran.
Private Garcia (IRE) 28-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, weakened after 7th, 13th of 16, 44l behind Native City (11-7) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Salinas (GER) 11-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, weakened 4 out, 6th of 12, 14l behind Caliban (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Sept.
Super Ross (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 7th 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 6th of 26, 20l behind Mohtarres (10-13) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-90 gs in Sept.
Willies Way 6-1 (10-12) Mid-division, raced keenly, headway approaching 7th, hit 3 out, weakening when went left last, 4th of 14, 11l behind Tagula Blue (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs.
Sad Times (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) In touch when fell 5 out in race won by Art Modern (10-12) at Ludlow 2m sll hdl (4) gf, 18 ran.
