held up towards rear, ridden 4 out, one pace
in touch, ridden, chased winner 4 out, kept on same pace from 2 out
held up last, ridden, headway 8th, went 3rd 3 out, no danger after
led 2nd, shaken up, switched right approaching last, pushed out flat, comfortably
led to 2nd, ridden, chased leaders 4 out, weakened 3 out
prominent, hit 8th, soon weakened, tailed off
in touch, ridden, weakened approaching 4 out
Terramarique, Silver Dagger and Inland Run look the three to concentrate on in this handicap chase and the vote is given to Terramarique. The selection looked a different horse when beating Tommy Spar last time out and although having a penalty for that win he still looks ahead of the handicapper and under conditions that suit he is taken to win again. Silver Dagger rates the main danger also won well last time out when beating Vandante but he is best when given an easy lead and as that does not look likely he looks worth taking on. Inland Run is another that could go well on his latest second behind After Me Boys especially as this longer trip should suit and he should be noted in the market. Of the remainder Murphy's Magic is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best and with this in mind for the winner we return to Terramarique who looks well ahead of the handicapper on his last run.
Goldbrook 6-1 (11-6) Led and mistake 1st, soon headed, chased winner from 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 6, 14l behind Intersky Falcon (11-0) at N Abbot 2m nov chs (3) gf in May.
Kings Brook 7-2 (11-0) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, chased winner, no chance from 2 out, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Intersky Falcon (11-0) at N Abbot 2m nov chs (3) gf in May.
O'Toole (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Mid-division and keen, headway 4th, led 3 out, ridden clear 2 out, eased towards finish, won at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in May beating Tessanoora (11-12) by 9l, 9 ran.
Bearaway (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, led 5th, headed approaching last, weakened flat, 7th of 8, 25l behind Lucky Duck (10-13) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in May.
Nick The Jewel 13-8fav (11-6) Chased leader, led and mistake 8th, headed 9th, every chance 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 5, 5l behind Roofing Spirit (11-1) at Wincanton 2m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gd in Nov.
Waterspray (AUS) 14-1 (11-7) Led, ridden 3 out, headed approaching last and weakened, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Sir Brastias (11-11) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Leopold (SLO) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened 3 out, 9th of 16, 19l behind Welcome To Unos (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Nov.
