midfield on outside, restrained towards rear 3rd, headway into midfield 5th, ridden and lost place 6th, well beaten when hampered 2 out
towards rear, ridden and lost touch before 3 out, tailed off before 2 out, pulled up
held up towards rear of midfield, headway before 3 out, hampered slightly 2 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on strongly flat
towards rear, hit 4th, ridden in rear 5th, plugged on from 2 out but never dangerous
midfield, lost ground and ridden after 6th, headway under pressure when hampered 2 out, kept on from last but no chance with leaders
midfield, headway to chase leader 6th, led narrowly when awkward on bend before 3 out, ridden and headed when fell 2 out
led, headed before 4th, steadily lost ground from 5th, ridden before 3 out, well adrift 2 out, one pace from last
keen towards rear, pulled through to chase leaders 3rd, led before 4th, headed narrowly before 3 out, losing ground when hampered and unseated rider after 2 out
held up in touch, switched wide and lost ground rapidly before 4th, ridden and lost touch 5th, plugged on from 3 out but never a factor
close up, steadily losing ground when ridden before 3 out, weakening when hampered slightly 2 out, no extra
held up towards rear, ridden after 6th, one pace from 2 out
prominent, chased leaders 3 out, ridden to lead narrowly 2 out, headed approaching last, stayed on strongly but could not match winner flat
held up towards rear, modest headway 6th, ridden and progress to chase leaders when fell 2 out
close up, lost ground 4th, towards rear and ridden 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
NonRunner
Raymond has suddenly found his form and followed a victory at Perth with another from 7lb higher over this course and distance. He's up the same amount here but looks certain to give another good account under Peter Coleman. His stable also run Three Castles, a winner on the Flat here in August who ran better than his finishing position here last time suggests. Dora De Janeiro won a maiden here in February and will have needed her run earlier this month so has to be respected though ENLIGHTEN could be the one to beat. Mick Easterby's charge, a winning bumper, returned after a break to run very well in a Kelso handicap last month and has the scope to go on to better things. Vino's Choice has never won over hurdles and gained his maiden victory over fences here three weeks ago.
Je Suis Charlie 20-1 (9-6) In touch, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, 9th of 11, dist behind Bollin Joan (9-9) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Three Castles 14-1 (11-10) Held up and off the pace, headway and closer at 5th, plugged on into 2nd 2 out, ridden between last 2, never any chance with easy winner, weakened and lost places run-in, 4th of 9, 17 1/2l behind The Bees Knees (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Raymond (IRE) 2-1fav (10-12) In touch, good headway chasing leaders 3rd, went 2nd soon after 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, pressed briefly last, stayed on strongly to go clear run-in, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov beating Gemologist (10-10) by 4l, 8 ran.
Enlighten 14-1 (11-9) In touch in mid-division, not much room bend after 5th, headway 3 out, went 2nd when not fluent last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 15, 8l behind Rob Royal (11-8) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
For Three (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) In touch in mid-division, raced keenly, slipped on bend after 5th, soon weakened, 14th of 15, dist behind Rob Royal (11-8) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Dream Machine (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 10, 16 1/4l behind Glimpse Of Gold (11-4) at Fakenham 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Dubai Days (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Led, clear after 1st until before 4th, not fluent and headed next, weakened from 2 out, 3rd of 10, dist behind Hart Of Steel (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Oakmont (FR) 28-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, tailed off, 9th of 12, 37 1/2l behind Stormin Norman (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Dora De Janeiro (FR) 16-1 (10-10) Prominent in chasing group, closer at 5th, plugged on in 3rd run-in, no chance with very easy winner, 3rd of 9, 16 1/4l behind The Bees Knees (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Two Blondes (IRE) 22-1 (11-5) Raced on inside, chased leaders, tracked leader 2nd until 3 out, 2nd again before next, ridden and lost 2nd between last 2, weakened before last, 5th of 11, 16 1/4l behind The Navigator (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Vino's Choice (IRE) 9-4fav (11-3) Raced wide in mid-division, slightly impeded 5th, headway chasing leaders next, travelling well in 3rd before 4 out, 2nd 4 out, challenged and hit next, led last, driven out, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp (5) gd in Nov beating Court Jurado (10-13) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Sarvi 14-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, smooth progress when mistake 2 out, ridden before last, well adrift turning for home, 5th of 12, 34l behind Leostar (11-9) at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Zamarkhan (FR) 5-2 (11-5) Towards rear, bit closer when jumped slowly 5th, pushed along chasing leaders in 3rd after 3 out, weakened into 4th run-in, 4th of 11, 24l behind Ivors Involvement (10-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Magnum (DEN) 33-1 (10-5) Prominent in chasing group, weakened 5th, soon behind, tailed off, 6th of 9, 35 1/4l behind The Bees Knees (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Effet Special (FR) 11-1 (10-13) Prominent in chasing group, closer at 5th, badly outpaced next, soon behind, rallied between last 2, ridden and plugged on in 2nd run-in, no chance with very easy winner, 2nd of 9, 15l behind The Bees Knees (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
