held up in touch, ridden and no impression from 3 out
took keen hold, led until after 3 out, soon ridden and beaten, lost 2nd last
always behind, ridden and no chance from 3 out
held up in mid-division, ridden after 3 out, stayed on approaching 2 out, chased winner last, lost 2nd near finish
held up and behind, ridden after 3 out, stayed on approaching 2 out, went 2nd near finish
held up in touch, ridden after 3 out, one pace
took keen hold in touch, weakened 2 out
held up in touch, reminders after 4th and 6th, soon lost place, behind from 7th
with leader, led after 3 out, clear 2 out, easily
always in rear
held up in mid-division, ridden after 6th, behind from 3 out
prominent until ridden and weakened after 3 out
ANGE DES MALBEREAUX is likely to be the subject of strong support on his debut for Dan Skelton. Below par the last twice for James Ewart, the best of his runs during the winter months read well enough for him to contend. Most of his form is with cut in the ground but he's performed creditably on good ground too and hopefully the Skeltons can weave their magic once again with new recruits. Borak is an obvious candidate in an ordinary contest as he comes in search of the hat-trick whilst still inhabiting a workable mark. He goes well for Robert Williams. Ruby Russet could be interesting for Colin Tizzard off her lowly mark after wind surgery and Chantecler cannot be discounted if putting his best foot forward.
Treasure The Ridge (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden after 5th, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 8, 23 1/2l behind Barkis (11-8) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Chantecler 12-1 (11-8) Mid-division, in touch after 6th, not fluent 8th, soon lost place, well beaten before 2 out, 7th of 16, 13 3/4l behind Notnow Seamus (11-7) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
No No Legend 50-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, driven and lost place before 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 26 1/2l behind Empreinte Reconce (10-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (4) gd in Jun.
Borak (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway before omitted 3 out, led before omitted last, stayed on, won at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Red Hot Chilly (11-10) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Friary Gold (IRE) 11-1 (12-1) Held up in rear, no impression 3 out, stayed on from 2 out without threatening, 5th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Excellent Team (12-1) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Beau Phil (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Led, not fluent 4th, headed after next, not fluent 6th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Sweeping Rock (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Towards rear, headway into mid-division after 5th, ridden to chase clear leaders before 2 out, kept on same pace, never a threat, 6th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Royal Hall (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Percy Thrower (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, struggling in rear before 6th, no chance with leaders after, last of 5, dist behind High Jinx (11-4) at Aintree 2m 4f (4) gd in Jun.
Ange Des Malberaux (FR) 8-1 (11-8) Mid-division, weakened after 3 out, 10th of 19, 18 3/4l behind Final Reminder (11-4) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in May.
Bumble Bay 7-2 (8-7) In rear, behind and ridden 5f out, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression close home, 6th of 13, 2l behind Stynes (9-9) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (6) fm in Jun.
Kublai (FR) 6-1 (10-2) In rear, mistake and behind from 3rd, 7th of 9, 30 1/2l behind Kohuma (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Ruby Russet 11-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, driven and lost place after 3 out, weakened before next, 10th of 15, 21 1/2l behind Glanvilles Guest (11-8) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
