held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, headway 7th, soon chasing leaders, stayed on towards finish
always towards rear
held up towards rear, pushed along and lost place approaching 6th, pulled up before 7th
held up mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, every chance 2 out until no extra near finish
towards rear, weakened 6th
held up, steady headway approaching 7th, ridden approaching last, one pace when not fluent last
held up in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden after 7th, soon lost place
tracked leaders, hit 7th and soon pushed along, soon weakened, eased approaching 2 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, lost place 7th
held up mid-division, weakened 7th
tracked leaders, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and weakened next
towards rear, weakened from 7th
always behind
with leader, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
made all, hit 3 out, challenged approaching 2 out, stayed on gamely flat
This is a really competitive Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle where we'll take a bit of a chance that INTENSE SUSPENSE can turn some recent good point to point efforts into winning rules form while Beau Largesse could also be ready for a big run with Obara d'Avril also considered. Racing off bottom weight the selection turns out here after landing a hat-trick in the British pointing scene so is obviously in good heart. The tongue tie is applied for his second start in handicap company under rules and while his first effort was solid at best he will have no problems with the ground or trip while his jumping should be good enough. Beau Largesse is now down to a career low mark so while he is still a maiden after 22 start he may been seen in a better light under his current burden. Obara d'Avril was a winner last time out and although capable of another big run the seven pounds penalty on his back looks a bit prohibitive. Guerilla has potential for a good run as the gelding has progressed nicely since returning this season while Countrywide Sun will be race sharp after a run on the level recently. Not easy stuff to judge this but Intense Suspense has the call.
Genari 25-1 (11-6) Towards rear for most, some late headway straight, never a factor, 11th of 20, 30l behind Ireland's Call (11-1) at Down Royal 2m hdl gf in Jun.
Solway Blue 18-1 (11-5) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, soon driven and weakened, 12th of 13, well behind Doris's Gift (11-2) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.
The Sheepdipper 150-1 (10-2) Behind, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, never on terms, 6th of 9, 31l behind Breeze Out (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
West End Wonder (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, no impression from before 4 out, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Dark Strands (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp hdl gd in Aug.
One Black Cat 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 4th and ridden when blundered and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Mr Midaz (11-1) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in May, 11 ran.
Robertstown Rover (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Always behind, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Moscow Mo Chuisle (10-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Jun, 17 ran.
Obara d'Avril (FR) 12-1 (10-0) Held up behind, headway after 3 out, went 2nd next, effort when not fluent last, driven to lead flat, soon clear, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun beating Just Observing (10-10) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Beau Largesse 5-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, outpaced when not fluent 3 out, 6th of 12, 16l behind Veiled Applause (11-10) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jun.
Patavian (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division, lost place after 3rd, soon behind, 12th of 14, 36l behind White Lightening (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in May.
Guerilla (AUS) 12-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, headway 3 out, led next, ridden and headed after last, no extra, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Moyne Pleasure (9-9) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in May.
Vision Victory (GER) 25-1 (11-0) Always in rear, 12th of 16, 31l behind Alloro (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f sll hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gd in Feb.
Nomore Cloudydays (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Soon prominent, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 12, well behind Carsonstown Boy (10-12) at Perth 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Countrywide Sun 10-1 (10-8) Held up, headway 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, every chance last, ridden and one pace flat, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Solway Sunset (11-6) at Ayr 2m 5f 4yo cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Pugnacity 10-1 (10-5) Mid-division on inside, lost place approaching 3 out, headway under pressure next, ridden and kept on from last, no impression, 4th of 13, 9l behind Moyne Pleasure (9-9) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in May.
Foxy Nell 125-1 (10-3) Prominent until weakened 3 out, last of 8, 17l behind Quivvy Bridge (10-10) at Hexham 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Mystic Glen 12-1 (11-6) Raced wide, behind, reminders 7th, lost touch and pulled up before 9th, in a race won by Uptown Lad (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-85 (5) gf in Jun, 12 ran.
Dippy Duck (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, soon no extra, 4th of 11, 9l behind Mr Midaz (11-1) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in May.
Intense Suspense (IRE) 4-9 (12-0) (tt) led aft 6; v easy, won at Umberleigh 3m ptp in Jun beating Lord Gee (12-0) by 12l, 8 ran.
