tracked leaders, disputed lead after 6th, led narrowly 2 out, mistake and headed last, soon ridden, rallied to regain narrow lead flat, kept on, headed final strides
tracked leader to 6th, chased leaders, outpaced in 4th approaching 2 out, no impression after
held up in touch, outpaced 6th, soon lost touch, tailed off 3 out
held up in touch, outpaced 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off
led, set slow pace, headed after 3rd, in touch on outside, lost place after 5th, behind when pulled up before next, dismounted
held up in touch on inside, tracked front pair after 3 out, led narrowly last, ridden and headed narrowly flat, rallied to regain lead final strides
tracked leaders, led after 3rd, joined after 6th, headed narrowly 2 out, ridden and every chance after last, kept on until no extra in 3rd final 110 yards
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Gannicus has only won a Fakenham maiden so far and was due to run yesterday at Wincanton. SHRUBLAND has been raised a further 3lb since narrowly failing to complete the hat-trick at Huntingdon but that run proved his stamina and he looks the one to beat again. McKenzie's Friend has flattered to deceive in the past but Bowie usually runs well here and will be all the better for last month's third. Green Zone was in good form in the summer but the handicapper has been in charge lately.
Paddys Runner 12-1 (11-11) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, not fluent 3 out, no extra 2 out, 6th of 13, 15l behind Caid Du Lin (12-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Bowie (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Towards rear, driven to chase leaders after 3 out, went 3rd before next, kept on same pace, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 7, 14 1/4l behind Get Home Now (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
McKenzie's Friend (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) In rear, well behind from 1st, pushed along before 3 out, soon tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Newstart (11-2) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Gannicus 50-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, struggling 3 out, modest 7th when mistake last, 7th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Caid Du Lin (12-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Love The Leader (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Always in rear, struggling 6th, soon well behind, 9th of 10, dist behind Bobble Emerald (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Shrubland 6-5fav (11-12) Chased leaders on inside, hampered 2nd, ridden before 2 out, went 2nd last, ridden and every chance when drew level run-in, just held, 2nd of 9, nk behind Cosmic Diamond (10-5) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Cry Wolf 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division until lost place and dropped to rear before halfway, never on terms after, 10th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Banish (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Green Zone (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden after 3 out, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 28 3/4l behind Vivas (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Crookstown (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Close up, led 2nd, hit 5th, headed before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Vivas (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
