led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no extra from last
chased leader, led approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on well
in touch, weakened after 3 out
in touch, ridden and weakened after 3 out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Osprey View, Instructor and Golden Alchemist may fight out the finish here, with Osprey View a confident selection to complete a hat-trick. Golden Alchemist has had a disappointing campaign on the Flat, but seems to be enjoying his hurdling outings, following up a good third at Cheltenham with a win at Huntingdon. He may have renewed enthusiasm for the game with that win under his belt, and he can make a bold showing here. Richard Fahey¿s Instructor will have plenty of supporters, but he has been a slight disappointment over hurdles, after showing good form on the Flat. He was fourth at Newmarket off a mark of 83 this summer, and looks capable of better over hurdles than he has shown thus far. Having only met with modest success when trained in Ireland, Osprey View showed improved form after arriving in this country, before turning in three sensational displays to complete a hat-trick of novice hurdle successes. The form looks very solid, and he is the most exciting novice around. Osprey View can concede weight all round and complete a four timer.
Osprey View (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Made all, soon clear, unchallenged, won at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gs beating Cottingham (11-0) by 8l, 15 ran.
Golden Alchemist 7-1 (10-10) Held up, headway 4 out, led before 2 out, jumped right last, ridden out, won at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gf in May beating Regal Sunset (10-10) by 5l, 17 ran.
Amron Hill 50-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden after 3 out, plugged on, 6th of 12, 27l behind Classic Dream (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Spiritwind (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, never in contention, 12th of 15, 23l behind Kick And Prance (8-8) at Brighton 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Oct (Flat).
Familiar Affair 50-1 (8-6) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Star Magnitude (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb '06 (Flat).
Instructor 4-6fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, ridden next, no impression approaching last, 2nd of 13, 7l behind Montana Slim (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Dance Spirit (IRE) Evensfav (10-11) Prominent, effort 3 out, soon weakened, beaten when pulled up 3 out in race won by Wilhewispa (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Jun, 5 ran.
Sunbolt (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, mistake 5th, behind from next, 10th of 14, 48l behind Cottingham (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Simplified 2-1fav (9-12) Held up in mid-division, improved on inside 5th, led 3 out, soon clear, ridden approaching last, eased near finish, won at Fakenham 2m sll hdl (5) gf in May beating Discomania (10-2) by 6l, 11 ran.
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.
