tracked leaders, every chance approaching 3 out, weakened last
held up in touch and keen, outpaced after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
made all, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on from last
held up, headway 7th, chased leaders approaching 3 out, soon ridden, hit last, one pace flat
close up, ridden and every chance approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, pulled up before last
towards rear, mistake 2nd, pushed along 5th, weakened from 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up in rear, weakened 4 out, jumped right 3 out
held up, chased leaders on inner after 4 out, weakened after last
chased leaders, weakened approaching 4 out
Nonrunner
Champion jockey Tony McCoy takes the ride on SAFE INVESTMENT who gets our pick in the penultimate race; Nesnaas and Nawow rate the dangers. The selection had a great chase debut just two starts ago and looks to be improving. Moderate over hurdles, the selection has shaped well in two chases to date (both under McCoy) and shapes as though a win is just around the corner. Nesnaas is nicely handicapped on old form and it would be no surprise to see him take advantage of the assessor's leniency. Nawow won around Towcester a couple of starts ago. He now looks high enough in the weights, but a return to this more galloping track should suit so a finish among the minors looks likely. Check the market for clues to the rest who offer little on the bare form.
Safe Investment (USA) 2-1fav (11-12) In touch, raced keenly, switched right after 4 out, jumped right 3 out, chased winner approaching last, stayed on same pace flat, 2nd of 5, 2l behind New Rackheath (10-12) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Jun.
Pagan Sword 12-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden after 9th, weakening when hit 3 out, 7th of 15, 25l behind Young Tot (11-7) at Ludlow 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Nesnaas (USA) 9-1 (10-8) Held up, pushed along approaching 6th, went poor 4th approaching 2 out, went 3rd last, stayed on well nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Kikos (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Nawow 9-1 (11-0) In touch, tracked leaders 7th, ridden after 4 out, one pace and held from next, left 3rd briefly when hampered last, 4th of 13, 27l behind Dan Ryan (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Master Papa (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Saafend Rocket (10-10) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jun, 14 ran.
Moon Melody (GER) 15-2 (10-5) Tracked leaders on inside, edged right approaching 3 out, effort next, ridden approaching last, stayed on under pressure to chase winner flat, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Ethan's Star (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sell hcp hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Phoenix Eye 5-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, steady headway after 3 out, went 2nd next, led last, ridden and headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Come Out Firing (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jun.
Early Wings (GER) 2-1fav (11-3) Jumped right, led until after 3rd, chased leader, every chance 4 out, weakened last, 3rd of 5, 14l behind New Rackheath (10-12) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Jun.
Baarrij 40-1 (11-5) Never better than mid-division, struggling 8th, tailed off, 10th of 18, well behind Classic Quart (12-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Russian Invader (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Towards rear, headway under pressure 4 out, left moderate 3rd, 3rd of 11, 23l behind Best Of The Lot (11-7) at Southwell 2m 1f 5yo nov hcp (4) gd in May.
Toi Express (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Chased winner, led 4th until 8th, mistake 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, went right last, no extra when headed near finish, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Dan Ryan (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f stks (5) gd in Jun.
