chased leaders on inside, weakened after 2 out
led, joined and went right 4 out, headed next, lost 2nd well before 2 out, soon ridden, rallied into 2nd again and hit 2 out, well held when lost 2nd close home
last pair, never on terms
chased leader, hit 2nd, challenged and bumped 4 out, led next, hit 2 out, soon edged left, good jump to assert last, kept on well
raced keenly in 5th, outpaced 3 out, rallied and chance when not much room and awkward 2 out, soon hung left, went 2nd close home
chased leading pair, went 2nd well before 2 out until 2 out, weakened soon after
raced keenly, held up in last trio, awkward 5th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off 3 out, pulled up soon after
Ultimate Getaway was a big disappointment on his hurdling debut at Southwell and was also a beaten favourite in a bumper here the time before. He is probably best watched again facing a couple of novices who have already shown a decent level of ability. BIT ON THE SIDE still has a bit to learn about jumping but she clearly has an engine and has improved markedly over the summer so can complete the hat-trick at the main expense of Ask Henry, who has already failed twice to defy a penalty. Noble Behest was clear of the rest when runner-up to previous winner Templepark here last month and has place claims again.
Ask Henry (IRE) 2-1 (11-5) Towards rear, slow 2nd and niggled along, closed after 5th, went 3rd after 3 out, outpaced and beaten from next, left 2nd and hampered last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 7 1/2l behind Marine One (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) gd in Aug.
Bit On The Side (IRE) 6-5 (11-5) Made all, jumped right 2nd, ridden and jumped right 2 out and last, pushed out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (4) gd in Aug beating Miss Farage (11-5) by 7l, 9 ran.
After The Fox 6-1 (11-0) Raced widest, off the pace in 5th place until dropped to rear after 4th, never on terms after, mistake 3 out, 6th of 8, dist behind Song Of The Hunter (11-0) at Taunton 2m mdn (5) sft in Mar.
Noble Behest 16-5 (10-12) Midfield, in leading quartet with a circuit to go, tracked leader travelling well after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Templepark (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (4) gd in Aug.
The Bull Mccabe (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Mid-division, slow 1st and 2nd, mistake 7th, not run on, 7th of 12, dist behind Saint De Reve (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) gs in Nov.
Ultimate Getaway (IRE) 11-8fav (10-12) Hampered 1st and 2nd, disputed lead, led 3rd, ridden along and headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 8, 23 1/2l behind El Borracho (11-5) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Aug.
Thegreymarestail (IRE) 150-1 (10-7) Always behind, never a factor, 7th of 9, 35 3/4l behind Horse Force One (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Upton Funk (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Hdwy 12; led 3 out; comf, won at Vauterhill 3m mdn in May beating Willaldoo (11-7) by 5l, 8 ran.
