chased leaders, 2nd 10th until after next, chased leading pair, ridden and one pace between last 2, lost 3rd run-in
mid-division when mistake and lost place 8th, never on terms after, plugged on in 6th, hit last
mid-division, ridden and behind from 9th, tailed off
chased leaders, led 4th, headed 9th, chased leaders, weakened 4 out, tailed off
always behind, tailed off when blundered 2 out
mistake 6th, always in rear, tailed off
chased leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, pushed along before next, soon ridden, kept on run-in, always held
chased leaders, outpaced 4 out, rallied under pressure into 3rd run-in
mid-division on inside, headway chasing leaders 10th, pushed along in 4th when went wrong and pulled up before 3 out
led until 4th, chased leaders, led again 9th, made rest, stayed on well, driven out
held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, ridden and one pace between last 2
mid-division, weakened 4 out
If Miss Conway can reproduce something approaching her best away from her beloved Hexham then she's entitled to go well off what remains a feasible mark. However, this does represent a rise in class for the consistent mare and MINELLA FORFITNESS makes most appeal as a course and distance winner who arrives in good form with conditions to suit. He was just denied the last day, prior to which he'd landed a decent chase at this venue and trip and should be in the shake-up. Highbury High, way below form on his first run back after six months off, should do better now but Gold Ingot looks a more viable danger. Like the selection, he's a course and distance winner and should remain competitive despite a 6lb rise for a recent Southwell success.
Gold Ingot 15-2 (11-7) Made all, ridden when pressed 3 out, ran on well, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jun beating Honkytonktennessee (11-9) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Highbury High (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Held up off the pace in 4th, closer approaching 8th, 3rd before 5th until mistake 11th, weakened approaching 3 out, mistake next, 4th of 6, dist behind Sonneofpresenting (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Brody Bleu (FR) 11-4 (12-0) Led or disputed lead from 2nd, outpaced by winner after 5 out, lost place next, soon ridden and no chance with leaders, stayed on to take modest 3rd near finish, 3rd of 6, 13 3/4l behind Rye Cross (11-10) at Worcester 2m 7f (6) gd in May.
Viking Ridge (IRE) 5-1 (12-7) (v) led 3-9; led 3 out; comf, won at Higham 3m gf in Apr beating Kriss William (12-0) by 15l, 9 ran.
Vexillum (IRE) 3-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, driven over 3f out, ridden to take remote 4th over 2f out, kept on same pace, no chance with clear leaders, 4th of 6, 20l behind Hallingham (9-7) at Bath 1m 4f hcp (6) fm in Jun.
Vic's Last Stand (IRE) 9-2 (10-5) In touch, blundered and chased winner from 3 out until after last, no extra, 3rd of 5, 17l behind Peace And Co (10-12) at Hexham 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Mille Nautique (FR) 5-1 (11-2) Led until before 3rd, stayed handy, lost place after 4 out, weakened before next, 5th of 8, 23 1/2l behind Court King (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Minella Forfitness (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-0) Took keen hold, mostly chased winner throughout, ridden after 4 out, 5 lengths down 3 out, 4 lengths down when winner made error last, soon closed, every chance towards finish, just held, 2nd of 8, shd behind Little Pop (11-7) at Southwell 2m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Chankillo 7-1 (10-11) Chased leader, led after 11th, headed 3 out, no impression when lost 2nd 2 out, plugged on run-in pressing for 2nd, no chance with easy winner, 4th of 8, 13 1/2l behind Marquis Of Carabas (11-12) at Ffos Las 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Miss Conway 11-4 (10-13) Prominent, chased leader when mistake 3 out, led between last 2, ridden and kept on well under pressure flat, won at Hexham 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun beating Brother Scott (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Bollin Line 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear, pushed along and weakened before 7th, tailed off, pulled up, at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Dec.
Notonebuttwo (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Close up, went 2nd before 3 out, weakened from 2 out, 7th of 14, 27l behind Miss Joeking (10-0) at Hexham 3m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
