held up in rear, some headway on outside after 4 out, never reached leaders, weakened next, tailed off
pressed leader, led 5th, headed 3 out, soon ridden, lost place next, weakened from last
mid-division on inside, tracked leaders after 4 out, challenged between last 2, led after last, soon ridden, held on near finish
led to 5th, tracked leader, lost place when blundered 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, outpaced after 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
mid-division, driven to chase leaders after 4 out, outpaced next, never on terms, weakened last
chased leaders to before 4 out, soon behind
mid-division on outside, blundered 3rd, headway 5 out, close up next, driven to chase leaders 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders, outpaced 4 out, kept on until weakened last
towards rear of mid-division, outpaced 4 out, weakened next
held up behind, headway after 4 out, chased leaders next, one pace 2 out, never on terms
held up behind, headway before 3 out, chased front pair before last, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression, lost 3rd flat
tracked leaders, driven before 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression before last
mid-division, lost place and behind after 4 out, headway under pressure after next, soon ridden, stayed on to take 3rd flat, not reach front pair
tracked leaders, led 3 out, headed after last, ridden and kept on flat, held near finish
NonRunner
Poker School showed good form in the winter but lost his way in the spring and has questions to answer after a poor run at Haydock last time. Days Of Heaven is bidding for his fourth win in a row but looks handicapped to the hilt based on what he’s achieved so far, and both Henryville and Casino Markets also appear to be on stiff marks. Cup Final has been running well in novice races but this looks a tough start in handicaps while Viens Chercher has questions to answer after running poorly over course and distance last month. In a race full of improving young chasers, preference is for EARTHMOVES, who has come on steadily over fences for Peter Bowen and showed plenty of fight when staying on to win a decent race over course and distance last time. The lightly raced Alcala didn’t achieve much when winning at Newton Abbot last month but looks a likely improver, as does I'dliketheoption who won well here in May. They are lively each-way prospects along with the consistent Shelford.
Henryville 4-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway 11th, outpaced before 2 out, rallied next, close 3rd when slightly impeded last, kept on same pace flat, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Days Of Heaven (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in May.
Days Of Heaven (FR) 4-1 (11-7) Took keen hold, led, jumped left 1st, headed after 3rd, tracked leader, led again after 3 out, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in May beating Valseur Du Granval (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Alcala (FR) 11-2 (10-13) In touch on outside, close 3rd 3 out, challenged next, led last, quickened clear flat, won at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun beating Brother Tedd (10-5) by 4 1/2l, 6 ran.
Midnight Shot 5-4jfav (11-12) Went right and bumped rival 1st, tracked leader, left in lead 7th, made rest, ridden and stayed on gamely when joined flat, just held on, won at Hexham 2m 4f (4) gd in Jun beating Cup Final (11-5) by ns, 7 ran.
Casino Markets (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) In touch, led 3rd, headed 6 out, pressed winner, ridden after 2 out, kept on and every chance until no extra in 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Shantou Village (11-6) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
It's A Gimme (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Held up in touch in last pair, headway 4 out, went 3rd on long run after 2 out, stayed on into 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Forever My Friend (10-11) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Earthmoves (FR) 3-1fav (10-12) 2nd until before 1st, chased leaders, outpaced after 8th, remote 5th 3 out, rallied last, surged to lead flat, soon clear, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Jun beating The Clock Leary (10-6) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
I'dliketheoption (IRE) 3-1cfav (10-8) Held up in rear, in touch on outer 5 out, effort when left 2nd 3 out, challenged after next, led after last, ridden out flat, eased near finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in May beating Voix D'eau (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Viens Chercher (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Mid-division, headway after 4 out, one pace from 3 out, weakened flat, 4th of 7, 12 1/2l behind Earthmoves (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Cup Final (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, left 2nd at 7th, effort last, upsides and every chance when ridden flat, kept on, just held, 2nd of 7, shd behind Midnight Shot (11-12) at Hexham 2m 4f (4) gd in Jun.
Newton Geronimo 6-1 (11-5) Held up, 3rd from 5th, ridden when mistake 3 out, no impression, mistake last, weakened flat, 3rd of 5, 11 3/4l behind Forever Field (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Jun.
Poker School (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Held up, effort on inside 3 out, ridden and beaten next, mistake last, last of 6, 22 1/2l behind Hammersly Lake (11-11) at Haydock 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Lofgren 11-4 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden after last, kept on, 4th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Alderbrook Lad (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Shelford (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, not fluent 1st, headway when not fluent 16th, 6th normal 4 out, 2nd last, no impression on winner, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 20, 6l behind Tempestatefloresco (11-2) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp lst (1) gd in Jul.
Wadswick Court (IRE) 6-4fav (11-8) Chased winner, led briefly 5th, led 6th until 8th, chased winner, over 1 length down when hit last, driven and every chance run-in, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Sonneofpresenting (11-7) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Brave Spartacus (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Led and raced keenly, already headed when pecked 3 out, chased winner and kept trying, always held, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Shady Glen (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
