led until 5th, led next until 7th, weakened after 3 out
mistakes, always in rear, lost touch 6th, pulled up before next
held up towards rear on outside, headway approaching 7th, chased winner when jumped right and mistake 3 out, lost 2nd before 2 out, weakened approaching last
mid-division, headway 4th, ridden 7th, weakened approaching 2 out
held up in rear, headway 7th, went 3rd after 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace, no impression
mid-division, bumped 1st, mistake 7th, struggling after 7th, tailed off
tracked leaders, lost place when pecked 7th, weakened before next, blundered 2 out
mid-division, lost place when not fluent 5th, mistake next, no impression
with leader, led 5th until next, led 7th, clear approaching 2 out, stayed on well
held up towards rear on inside, lost place approaching 7th, pulled up after 3 out
in rear, reminders after 2nd, ridden 5th, 11th 3 out, stayed on approaching last, nearest finish
tracked leaders, not fluent 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before next
tracked leaders, lost place approaching 7th, no impression after
Nonrunner
David Pipe saddles four runners in the feature and it's little surprise that Tom Scudamore elects Battle Group ahead of Raslan, Mous Of Men and Acambo. The latter is talented but below-par, as is Raslan, while Mous Of Men looks high enough in the weights having disappointed last time. That's not to say Battle Group doesn't come with risks as the progressive gelding has to prove he stays this far under a 9lb higher mark than when last seen, but if he does get home the five-year-old will go well. There's No Panic will doubtless attract support but he could only manage a remote second off a much lower mark when last tried in a handicap and is opposable with THE JIGSAW MAN. Rebecca Curtis has her string in good form and her runner arrives on the back of a ready success over fences, while his last try over hurdles came off this mark and he ran well over a trip that stretches him. Tarvini has won the last four times he's completed but the 10lb rise he's incurred for the latest victory is off-putting while Calon Crwbin looks to have enough weight for his handicap debut.
The Jigsaw Man (IRE) 4-7fav (11-7) Made virtualy all, clear 4 out to after last, ridden and stayed on flat, won at Worcester 2m 4f nov chs (4) gd beating Magical Legend (10-8) by 4l, 5 ran.
Cracboumwiz (FR) 11-10 (10-12) Took keen hold, led after 3rd, jumped left thereafter, left well clear after 4 out, cantered home, won at Hereford 2m nov chs (4) sft in Mar beating Aboukir Bay (10-5) by 35l, 3 ran.
Secret Tune 28-1 (11-3) In touch, jumped right 1st, ridden after 3rd, weakened quickly approaching next, pulled up before 5th, in a race won by Australia Day (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f lst hcp hdl (0-150) (1) gd in Jul, 17 ran.
Tarvini (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Mid-division, not fluent 7th, headway 8th, ridden after 9th, went 2nd approaching last, led and edged right flat, stayed on well, won at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Jun beating Dont Call Me Derek (10-7) by 4l, 12 ran.
Battle Group 13-2 (11-4) Held up in rear, ridden and headway after 3 out, led last, kept on gamely, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd beating Mohanad (11-5) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Acambo (GER) 14-1 (11-0) In touch, not fluent 2nd, ridden after 3 out, weakening when hampered 2 out, 8th of 17, 34l behind Australia Day (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f lst hcp hdl (0-150) (1) gd in Jul.
Akarshan (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Mid-division, headway approaching 7th, not much room 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, stayed on, no impression towards finish, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Mumbles Pier (9-9) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Jul.
Mous Of Men (FR) 11-10fav (11-5) In touch in rear, went 3rd after 9th, ridden after 14th, disputing 2nd 4 out, jumped right 3 out, weakened next, 3rd of 6, 15l behind Baily Storm (11-12) at Worcester 2m 7f nov chs (4) gf in Jun.
Raslan 11-1 (11-0) With leader, pushed along before 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 39l behind Mumbles Pier (9-9) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Jul.
Calon Crwbin 4-6fav (11-5) Made all, soon clear, unchallenged, canter, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jul beating Broadway Allstar (10-5) by 18l, 10 ran.
Hollywood Law (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Reminders after 1st, soon prominent, on terms 5 out, soon led, ridden clear from 3 out, driven out run-in, won at Kilbeggan 3m hdl gd beating Tory Hill Lad (10-10) by 2l, 9 ran.
Tout Regulier (IRE) 8-11fav (10-12) Tracked leader, led after 8th, ridden and headed approaching last, held flat, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Front Of House (10-12) at Stratford 2m 6f nh nov hdl (3) gd.
Changing Lanes 2-1fav (10-2) In touch on inside, challenged 8th, led narrowly before 3 out, ridden between last 2, kept on until headed and no extra final 75 yards, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Barnhill Brownie (10-9) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd.
Postmaster 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway 7th, ridden after next, one pace from 4 out, 4th of 7, 14l behind Stagecoach Pearl (10-9) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Jul.
There's No Panic (IRE) 4-11fav (11-7) Held up in touch, smooth headway to 2nd before 4 out, led 3 out, driven and idled before 2 out, in command between last 2, won at Newton Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd beating Kings Riches (10-9) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Consulate (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway 7th, led 2 out, headed flat, no extra near finish, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Paddleyourowncanoe (10-10) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jul.
Whenever 4-1 (11-3) Towards rear, pushed along after 3rd, outpaced 5th, rallied after 7th, hung left from and led approaching last, headed flat, no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 2l behind Now This Is It (11-12) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Pilgrims Lane (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, weakened from 10th, last of 8, well behind Rockiteer (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd.
