in rear, never really travelling, blundered and injured and pulled up 15th
towards rear, reminders 9th, 5th and driven along 15th, well in rear and struggling 17th and soon pulled up
behindw when blundered 6th, injured and pulled up
slow jump 1st, never going well in rear, blundered 12th, tailed off
close up, driven along after 10th, blundered 15th, losing touch when pulled up before next
mid-division, headway 14th, close up when hit 16th, went moderate 3rd before 18th
always prominent, went 2nd 17th, driven and no impression on winner on long run from last
led to 3rd, chased leader, led 12th, ridden and headed 15th, hit 16th, weakened after 18th
held up towards rear, slightly hampered 14th, 5th and ridden when jumped right 16th, soon pulled up
in rear, slightly hampered 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
keen hold, close up and always going well, tracked leader 14th, led 15th, hit 16th, in command on long run from last, hard held
led 3rd to approaching 12th, driven along 14th, weakened rapidly, tailed off when pulled up after 16th
Nonrunner
A race little better than plating class and WELL MICK is only a tentative selection with Berkeley Court and Scotch Corner as the alternatives. The selection won a similarly moderate event at Worcester last time out when cheekpieces were applied for the first time. A rise of 7lb does not appear harsh and he realistically has little more to do on this occasion. Berkeley Court was moderate under rules but seems rejuvenated by a switch to point-to-pointing. A winner over three miles, he has few issues in relation to today's marathon trip. Scotch Corner was well punted at Southwell and almost consented to land the gamble. He had shown glimmers of ability with Nigel Twiston-Davies earlier in his career though its worth putting his recent run in perspective as he was rated 58 and now has to repeat the feat off a 10lb higher mark. Orchard House has looked difficult to win with though has taken on better graded horses in the past. Tosula is another that struggles to get her head infront though she should appreciate conditions today and has been given a helping hand by the handicapper. Howdy Cloud is better known between the flags though was far from disgraced on his handicap bow. Shergill is not without ability though has made crucial mistakes when it mattered most. Well Mick is the selection in a race of limited betting appeal.
Orchard House (FR) 5-1 (10-13) Held up, went third from 6th, pushed along after 12th, ridden after 2 out, one pace from last, 3rd of 8, 2l behind River Ripples (11-4) at Stratford 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Jul.
Shergill (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) In rear, mistake 11th, tailed off 13th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Surenaga (11-0) at Stratford 2m 7f beg chase (4) gf in Jun, 10 ran.
Howdy Cloud 20-1 (11-9) Jumped right, led to 4 out, beaten 2 out, 2nd of 14, 10l behind Quil Est Beau (11-7) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-85 (5) gf in Jul.
Tosula 7-2fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, chased leaders 9th, blundered 12th, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 21l behind Morenito (11-10) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp 0-90 (5) gf in Jul.
Outside Investor (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, reminders after 9th, driven, outpaced 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd after last, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Pure Magic (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Jul.
Campden Annie (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, 7th of 14, 39l behind Tank Buster (10-10) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp ch 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
Classic Clover 10-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, pushed along after 10th, ridden after next, out paced approaching 4 out, rallied before 2 out, no extra flat, 4th of 13, 7l behind Changing Lanes (11-3) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Jul.
Misamon (FR) 9-1 (9-11) Chased leader, reminder after 7th, lost place after 12th, out paced approaching 4 out, stayed on from last, 5th of 13, 9l behind Changing Lanes (11-3) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Jul.
Scotch Corner (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders early, mistakes mid-division, headway 10th, every chance when not fluent 2 out, rallied flat, stayed on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 10, shd behind Morenito (11-10) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp 0-90 (5) gf in Jul.
Touch of Fate 33-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, reminders 10th, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Choumakeur (10-8) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Jul.
Berkeley Court 6-1 (12-0) (tt) ap; led 11; all out, won at Cothelstone 3m ptp in May beating Ewar Finch (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mystic King 40-1 (11-0) Led, headed after 4 out, weakened approaching next, 4th of 11, well behind Ripalong Lad (11-0) at Southwell 3m 2f mdn chs (4) gd in Jul.
Well Mick (IRE) 15-2 (10-6) Held up, ridden after 2 out, headway approaching last, led last 100 yards, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp 0-100 (4) sft in Jul beating Leneygaff (10-6) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
