held up in touch, pushed along to chase leading pair after 3 out, led 2 out, ridden between last 2, in command when went left last, stayed on well flat
took keen hold, chased leader to 3rd, regained 2nd after 5th, ridden in 4th after 3 out, weakened before next
took keen hold, close up, ridden and hit 6th, weakened next
always behind, ridden and struggling before 3 out
held up, headway before 6th, chased leader 3 out, every chance approaching 2 out, weakened into 3rd and well held when hit last
chased leader 3rd until after 5th, weakened next, well behind when hit 2 out
made most, headed 2 out, chased winner after, ridden between last 2, held flat
held up in rear, reminders before 6th, struggling in rear after
in touch, ridden and weakened 3 out
Nonrunner
MISSION CONTROL looks capable of completing his hat-trick in this company; Tiger O'Toole and Fairly Glorious could cause most problems. The selection was a fairly progressive performer on the level for his owners and looks capable of paying his way over obstacles too. He was always prominent when narrowly prevailing at Worcester before showing improved form to win at this track last time. His jockey's 7lb claim helps to reduce the burden and he'll take all the beating. Tiger O'Toole has made the frame three times in seven starts and was running on well at the finish of his latest outing at Bangor; he has something to find on the book with the selection but has stronger claims than most. Dunbrody House may prove capable of better now that he's got his hurdling debut out of the way whilst Classic Fly may have needed his reappearance for a new yard. Occasionally Yours was ten lengths behind the selection last time and has chances of finishing in the money again whilst it will be interesting to see if there's any support for Fairly Glorious who was in decent form between the flags when last seen. As far as the winner goes though, it's difficult to look beyond Mission Control.
Mission Control (IRE) 2-1 (11-3) Held up behind leaders, smooth headway after 3 out, led 2 out, turned clear, eased near finish, won at Newton Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd beating Cooksgrove Lady (11-5) by 6l, 7 ran.
Classic Fly (FR) 40-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, driven, struggling 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, well behind Corum (12-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Dunbrody House 20-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, lost place after 5th, soon behind, 6th of 11, 45l behind Walamo (11-0) at Bangor 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Fairly Glorious 20-1 (11-0) Bhnd til fell 14, in a race won by Skyhawk (11-0) at Bratton Down 3m ptp gd in Jun, 11 ran.
Kyoto (GER) 20-1 (11-3) Held up, headway after 5th, weakened next, 12th of 13, well behind Qozak (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Feb.
Levantine (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Close up, headway to press leaders 4th, ridden 5th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 11, 31l behind Gracechurch (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f clm hdl (5) gs.
Occasionally Yours (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) In touch, pushed along and one pace approaching 2 out, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Mission Control (11-3) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Pennyrock (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, 47l behind Olivino (9-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Whatalotofbuts 40-1 (9-9) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Passato (11-6) at Exeter 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May, 16 ran.
Tiger O'Toole (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, never on terms, 4th of 13, 17l behind Semi Detached (10-13) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
