behind, headway after 3 out, driven to chase leaders before next where left 3rd, soon ridden, kept on same pace, always held
led to 4 out, lost place next, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, weakened before next
pressed leader on outside, led 4 out, headed after next, close up in 2nd and staying on same pace when fell heavily 2 out
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off next
in rear, headway under pressure after 3 out, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders before last, no impression
tracked leaders, led after 3 out, ridden after next, kept on well
tracked leaders, outpaced in 3rd after 3 out, lost place before next, one pace
mid-division, driven to chase leaders before 2 out, ridden and kept on flat, no impression
mid-division on outside, chased leaders after 3 out, left 2nd next, ridden and kept on from last, always held
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place before 4 out, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
Kingston Mimosa's run in the previous race should be a pointer to the chances of Shimba Hills, who was second to him at Fontwell. Last month's Kempton runner-up Frozen Over has to go on the short-list but Sheer Poetry's best form is over much further. Celestial Magic has been placed in five of his six hurdles starts but remains winless. Walter White was tried over fences last time but has won twice over this course and distance so can't be ruled out. VIRGIL EARP was rated 120 when winning for Noel Meade at Galway in 2011. He's been showing signs of life again lately and could be a worth a small interest in a wide-open finale.
In On The Act 11-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, every chance 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 7, 7l behind Curious Carlos (11-11) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Celestial Magic 4-1 (11-4) Took keen hold tracking leaders, joined leader 4th, every chance 3 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Hill Fort (11-7) at Chepstow 2m hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Red Skipper (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Led, pushed along and headed 2f out, weakened quickly, soon behind, last of 12, 18 1/2l behind Yasir (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Sheer Poetry (IRE) 7-2 (12-5) Tracked leaders, jumped right 2 out, one pace and beaten after, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Thoonavolla (11-10) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gf in May.
Shimba Hills 16-1 (11-11) Held up, headway after 3 out, every chance flat, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Kingston Mimosa (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Cleni Wells (FR) 28-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, left in clear lead 3rd, not fluent 4th, reduced lead 6th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 32 1/4l behind Butney Island (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f mdn (4) gf in May.
Walter White (IRE) 15-2 (10-10) Held up, jumped right 2nd, last 5th, soon pushed along, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd flat, never on terms, 3rd of 7, 7 1/4l behind Myroundorurs (10-11) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Frozen Over 5-1 (11-9) Raced keenly, chased leader, ridden to lead 2 out, headed last, stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Bulletproof (11-12) at Kempton 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Nafaath (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Held up in touch on outside, outpaced 3 out, soon lost touch, last of 6, dist behind Captain Redbeard (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Ice Konig (FR) 16-1 (11-8) Mid-division, headway 4 out, led approaching 2 out, headed last, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Bumble Bay (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Old Magic (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, outpaced in 3rd after 3 out, soon ridden and lost place, rallied last, went 2nd kept on well flat, gaining near finish, just held, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Karisma King (11-11) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Apr.
Virgil Earp 11-2 (11-8) Held up, headway on inside 5th, tracked leaders next, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 7, 15 3/4l behind Ever So Much (11-12) at Towcester 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
