tracked leaders, driven 3 out, 8th lengths 2nd next, ridden and kept on same pace, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, went 2nd when hit 3 out, led before next, soon clear, comfortably
tracked leader, led after 3rd, clear next, headed after 3 out, ridden and no impression from next
in touch, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
raced keenly, held up, always behind
raced keenly, held up, soon headway 3 out, kept on from next, never nearer
led, jumped left 2nd, headed after next, tracked leader, outpaced 3 out, ridden and one pace from next, no impression
held up, kept on same pace from 2 out, never nearer
in touch, lost place 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
ran in snatches, mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
Habanero can defy a penalty to see off the challenge of Edas, with Richtee and Dandys Hurricane expected to benefit from the experience. Habanero has won two of his last four starts, the most recent of which was at Bangor where he kept on well to beat Stradbrook. The quicker ground suited him that day, and as long as it does not soften considerably here, he has leading claims of following up under Tony Dobbin. Edas was sent off as favourite on his hurdles debut at Cartmel last month, but looked a bit one-paced in third. He should come on for the experience though, and is preferred to a couple of interesting newcomers. Dandys Hurricane shaped as though he would stay a trip when third in a 12-furlong Leicester claimer in July, while Richtee was down the field on his last outing on the Flat at Yarmouth, and is sure to have been well schooled by his up-and-coming trainer. Habanero has the proven form here and is the one to beat.
Habanero 11-4 (10-12) Chased leaders, led 2 out, kept on well, won at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf beating Stradbrook (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Edas 11-10fav (11-0) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon chasing leaders, one pace from last, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Djess (10-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Ray Mond 100-1 (10-7) Took keen hold, soon prominent, chased winner, mistake 2nd, lost 2nd 6th, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Kings Euro (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jul, 12 ran.
Southbound (IRE) 40-1 (10-8) Behind, weakened after 8th, no chance when pulled up 5 out in race won by Tickateal (11-12) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gf in May '05, 12 ran.
Sydneyroughdiamond 40-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 6th of 10, 32l behind Habanero (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
Zendaro 50-1 (10-9) Raced keenly, led and clear to after 4 out, hit and headed next, soon weakened, 8th of 13, well behind Montana Slim (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Dandys Hurricane 12-1 (8-5) Led 2f, chased leader after, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Atlantic Gamble (9-7) at Leicester 1m 4f clm (5) sft in Jul (Flat).
Peak Seasons (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Led to 5th, chased leaders until ridden and lost place after 3 out, weakened next, 10th of 13, 14l behind Scutch Mill (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Ellerslie Lisa 12-1 (10-3) In touch, outpaced 3 out, ridden and no impression from next, 4th of 11, 26l behind Bauhaus (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Richtee (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge, 10th of 15, 16l behind Regal Sunset (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jul (Flat).
Lady Romanov (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden 5 furlong out , soon weakened, 9th of 10, well behind Olimpo (9-7) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jul (Flat).
Maisemore 25-1 (9-10) Raced keenly, held up in rear, saddle slipped after 4th, close up 5th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Bauhaus (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in Jul, 11 ran.
Overbranch 7-1 (10-5) Mid-division on inside, headway halfway, effort 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 5l behind All For The Cause (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in May.
