in touch, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, kept on approaching last, not reach winner
towards rear, ridden after 3 out, never threatened leaders
led, hit 4 out, soon headed, not fluent next, weakened before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 5th, travelled well into 2nd after 3 out, led narrowly next, 1 1/2 lengths advantage when mistake last, driven out flat, held on
mid-division, went right at 3rd, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, never threatened leaders
never better than mid-division, lost place before 4 out, soon tailed off and pulled up
prominent, pushed along after 3 out, rallied next, chased winner approaching last, kept on, always just held
tracked leaders, stumbled on bend before 4 out, outpaced next, rallied on outside before 2 out, kept on same pace from last, not reach leaders
tracked leader to before 4 out, lost place after next, weakened from 2 out
in touch, went 2nd before 4 out, led soon after, ridden after next, headed 2 out, no extra before last
not fluent 2nd, always towards rear
mid-division, bumped 3rd, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next
not fluent 2nd, always behind
raced keenly held up in rear, some headway into mid-division before 3 out, never near leaders, weakened before next
behind struggling after 5th, tailed off 4 out, soon pulled up
Probably not as competitive as the numbers may suggest with MARETTIMO taken to make the most of his experience. He receives the age allowance and had the remainder well accounted for when runner-up at Wincanton when last seen in late May. His chance is further strengthened by the useful claim of Seam Houlihan and he's preferred to Delirant. The Pipe French import looks one for the future and it will be disappointing if he fails to progress from a solid if unspectacular debut for the yard in early June. Go On Mayson, Winter Spice and American History have shown some initial promise with preference for the latter who may emerge as the main danger. Avocadeau, a five-time winner on the Flat, is an interesting recruit to hurdles and should be noted in the market.
Auld Sod (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Led until after 7th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off, last of 4, dist behind Mill Green (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (4) gd in Jul.
Avocadeau (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, last of 9, 22 1/4l behind Advanced Virgo (9-8) at Ffos Las 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
D'gentle Reflexion (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, rapid headway on wide outside on bend over 4f out, weakened well over 2f out, last of 7, 19 1/2l behind Georgiator (11-2) at Ffos Las 2m mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Delirant (FR) 11-2 (11-2) Held up behind, headway 5th, tracked leaders 4 out, went 4th 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no chance with clear trio, 4th of 12, 24 1/4l behind Fair Mountain (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Maraakib (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up in 4th, closed 6th, disputing 2nd 3 out until 2 out, no chance with winner, 4th when awkward last, 4th of 6, 33 1/2l behind Hatcher (11-8) at Stratford 2m 3f (3) gd in Aug.
Outsmartin (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 3f out, soon lost place, modest 4th, 4th of 5, dist behind Coastal Tiep (11-0) at Chepstow 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Winter Spice (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Pulled hard, held up in rear, headway chasing leaders 3rd, outpaced after 4 out, rallied 2 out, kept on into 3rd last, 3rd of 8, 22 1/4l behind Drovers Lane (11-5) at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jul.
American History (USA) 9-2 (10-10) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 8, 8l behind The Twisler (10-12) at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Go On Mayson 20-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, mistake 4th, outpaced next, headway before when left in 4th 2 out, kept on under pressure to take modest 3rd approaching last, never a threat, 3rd of 8, 23 1/4l behind Joueur Bresilien (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Marettimo (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway before 5th, not fluent 3 out, chased winner before next, no impression but soon well clear of rest, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Let's Sway (10-1) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gd in May.
All Hands On Deck (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, took closer order 5th, blundered 3 out, soon weakened, last of 4, dist behind Inessa (11-0) at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Iona Island 16-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, some late headway, no chance, 8th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Let's Be Happy (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Jul.
Rubheira 80-1 (10-5) Held up behind, headway into remote 4th 3 out, kept on same pace, never threatened clear leaders, 4th of 8, 36l behind Yensir (12-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f (4) gf in Aug.
The Boola Bee (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, plugged on from 2 out, never near clear leaders, 5th of 8, dist behind Yensir (12-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f (4) gf in Aug.
Princess Midnight 250-1 (10-10) Towards rear, mistake 5th, never involved, 13th of 16, dist behind Grageelagh Girl (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Vanderbilt (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Prominent, ridden 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 11, 6 1/4l behind King Athelstan (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
