led, joined soon after 4th, headed 8th, tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, rallied to chase clear winner next, kept on one pace
in touch in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, hit 2 out, weakened next
tracked leader, joined leader soon after 4th, pushed along 4 out, ridden and weakened next
raced wide track leaders, led soon after 8th, ridden and headed over 2 out, weakened flat
close up, ridden and weakened 3 out
close up, headway 4 out, led over 2 out, clear approaching 2 out, ran on
Easyrun De Vassy was beaten more than nine lengths by Aye Aye Charlie over track and trip last month but should get a lot closer on 8lb better terms. DECORATION OF WAR (NAP) is more progressive than both, however, and Max Young’s six-year-old can defy a penalty and complete his hat-trick now that the penny has dropped. It’s difficult to make a case for any of the remaining trio.
Aye Aye Charlie 6-1 (11-0) Made all, joined 4 out, ridden before 2 out, ten lengths clear last, kept on well, won at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Easyrun De Vassy (11-6) by 9 1/2l, 6 ran.
Decoration Of War (IRE) 11-8fav (11-11) Chased leaders, led 3 out, drew clear before last, canter, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Sep beating Hillview (10-10) by 10l, 9 ran.
Easyrun De Vassy (FR) 11-4 (10-0) Tracked leader in 2nd early, led after 2nd, mistake and headed 4 out, outpaced by winner well over 2 out, kept on but held after last, 2nd of 4, 3 1/4l behind Ballyegan Hero (10-0) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Kendelu (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear on outside, 8th before 3 out, no impression, well beaten from 2 out, 10th of 14, dist behind Uno Mas (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Whatsthecraicjack 17-2 (10-8) Raced keenly, chased leaders on inside, 3rd and outpaced before 2 out, 3rd of 5, 18 1/4l behind Presenting Yeats (10-0) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Valentino 28-1 (10-0) Pressed leader, led narrowly 3rd, ridden and headed narrowly after 3 out, still close up 2 out, stayed on under pressure from last, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Espinator (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
