held up in touch in mid-division, headway 6th, went 2nd 11th, led before 2 out, driven out
held up in rear, ridden approaching 10th, headway after 4 out, went 3rd flat, stayed on
mid-division on outside, jumped right, reminder and lost place after 3rd, pulled up before 11th
prominent, lost a few places after 6th, ridden 14th, 6th and beaten when fell 2 out
led, not fluent 3rd, headed after 9th, weakened 11th, tailed off
in touch in mid-division, closed 12th, went 2nd 2 out, stayed on, always held
took keen hold, held up in touch in mid-division, headway after 6th, disputing close 2nd 2 out, no extra flat
prominent, led after 9th, not fluent 4 out, headed approaching 2 out, weakened before next
held up towards rear, some headway on outside approaching 10th, ridden after next, weakened 12th, tailed off
held up in rear, not fluent 1st, fell 8th
Nonrunner
Lord Lescribaa just held off Legends Lass over C&D last month but was pulled up off a higher mark at Worcester subsequently and isn't the easiest of rides. Allerton proved difficult to win with over hurdles and now tries his luck over the larger obstacles and Royale Knight is 0-10 under Rules, though did win twice between the flags in the spring. HIMAYNA is still seeking a first success after 25 career starts but she had every chance when unseating her rider over hurdles at Hereford last time and is still unexposed over fences. She should start at decent odds here and gets a tentative vote. The Fox's Decree has proved most frustrating but Sendinpost could figure on his chasing bow and Lidjo De Rouge isn't without a chance either.
Allerton (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 9th, went 2nd after 3 out, kept on and no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 18l behind Themanfromfraam (10-6) at Hereford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
The Fox's Decree 7-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, ridden along before 10th, driven in 5th after 12th, plugged on, 4th of 11, 18l behind Lord Lescribaa (11-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Aug.
Sendinpost 7-1 (10-9) Pressed winner until ridden 7th, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 9, 20l behind Another Kate (10-10) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Himayna 3-1fav (10-13) Chased leaders, left in 2nd at 9th, every chance after 2 out, blundered and unseated rider last, in a race won by Michigan Assassin (11-7) at Hereford 2m 5f hcp 0-100 (5) gf in Aug, 7 ran.
Lord Lescribaa (FR) 10-1 (11-4) Always behind, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Le Seychellois (11-12) at Worcester 2m 7f cnd hcp chs (0-95) (5) gd, 11 ran.
Mister Watzisname (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Waited with, closer in 5th after 4 out (normal 6 out), struggling to get to winner in 2nd when slight peck 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Drumlister (10-11) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gf in Jun.
Royale Knight 5-1 (11-4) Mid div,prog to lead at 9th,won well, won at Quakerstown 3m ire ptp gd in Apr beating Arctic Tale (12-0) by 8l, 11 ran.
Legends Lass 6-1 (10-10) In touch, good headway to chase leaders 11th, chased winner after 3 out, challenged 2 out, every chance last, stayed on well flat, held close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Lord Lescribaa (11-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Aug.
Lidjo De Rouge (FR) 4-1 (10-10) Chased clear leaders, weakened 4 out, 5th of 6, 28l behind Allerford Jack (12-0) at Stratford 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Aug.
High Road (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden after 5th, soon weakened, tailed off, 14th of 17, well behind Brick Red (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in May.
Wait No More (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Led until 3rd, led after 5th, jumped right 6th, headed next, led after 9th until 10th, outpaced 2 out, stayed on flat, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Local Present (10-0) at Worcester 2m 7f cnd hcp chs (0-95) (5) gd.