appeared to hang right, led, strongly pressed and driven along from 2 out, jumped well and kept on well from last, worn down near finish
chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, went 2nd 9th, driven along after 3 out (water), challenged from next, upsides last, driven ahead near finish
chased leaders, dropped to rear when pushed along after 10th, struggling and no chance after, tailed off
took keen hold, held up, headway to chase leading pair 4 out, outpaced and driven along after next (water), driven between last 2, trying to rally when went right last, weakened flat
led to 2nd, chased leader until mistake and reminder 9th, 3rd and driven along 11th, hit next, lost 3rd 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
MHILU may be able to make the most of the weight that he receives from Just Amazing and King Troy. Tony McCoy was aboard Gordon Elliott's charge when the pair stormed clear to a 10 length success over course and distance last time and he eschews the ride on Shore Thing to maintain the partnership. The runner-up won well next time to boost the form and he shouldn't be underestimated. He has something to find on official ratings with Ceasen Desist who fell on his chase bow in June and with Just Amazing and King Troy. The latter returns to novice company following a decent run in a competitive handicap and still looks to be on the upgrade. Just Amazing never saw another rival when winning as he liked at Stratford to record consecutive wins over fences and should continue to pay his way. He will be many people's idea of the winner but it may just be worth taking a chance with Mhilu.
Just Amazing (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Made all, broke keenly, clear 3 out, unchallenged, won at Stratford 2m 7f nov stks (4) gd in Jul beating Tot Of The Knar (9-12) by dis, 5 ran.
King Troy (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Held up, headway 3rd, went 2nd when mistake 3 out, edged right under pressure after 2 out, stayed on flat, 4th of 16, 2l behind Nostringsattached (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f listed hcp chs (1) gd in Jul.
Cold Mountain (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, ridden 10th, lost touch next, went poor 3rd near finish, 3rd of 7, 31l behind Donaldson (10-12) at Stratford 2m 5f nov chs (3) gd in Jul.
Mhilu (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, headway 11th, tracked leading pair going well 4 out, went 2nd next, led before when jumped right 2 out, clear from last, eased near finish, won at Newton Abbot 2m 5f beg chase (4) gd in Jul beating Armenian Boy (11-0) by 10l, 9 ran.
Ceasen Desist (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Attempted to make all, clear 3 out, ridden entering straight, led but strongly pressed and under pressure when fell last, in a race won by Sonnium (11-6) at Tipperary 2m 7f beg chase gd in Jun, 16 ran.
Shore Thing (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, prominent 4th, blundered and unseated rider 8th, in a race won by Flemross (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nov stks (4) gd in Jun, 14 ran.
