close up on outside until blundered and dropped to rear 5th, never travelled well after, struggling 9th, tailed off from 10th
tracked leaders, went 2nd 2 out, ridden to challenge when carried right flat, stayed on well under pressure, led final strides
tracked leaders, pulled up before 5th, dismounted
held up in touch, went prominent on outside 8th, lost place 4 out, no impression in 4th 4 out, stayed on to take modest 3rd flat
tracked leaders, challenged 4 out, led next, ridden and hard pressed when hung right flat, kept on, headed final strides
led, joined 4 out, headed next, soon ridden, no impression in 3rd when blundered last, weakened flat
pressed leader, reminders after 7th, lost place next, soon struggling, behind when pulled up after 9th
Russian Regent jumped and travelled so smoothly when scoring here the last day that he's really hard to oppose but THINGER LICHT has been transformed by the move to Dan Skelton and has already gone really well on three occasions for the ever-improving Bridget Andrews who takes the mount once again. It's a tough call between the pair but the Skelton inmate is the choice in receipt of nearly two stone despite being 3lb out of the handicap and up in grade. He just appeals as one to stay with in his current rich vein of form. Mason Hindmarsh is likely do better than last time now upped in trip whilst recent course winner Bunclody and the in-form Owen Glendower merit respect in an attractive and competitive handicap.
Russian Regent (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) In touch on outside, closed 5th, went 2nd next, led 10th, clear before 2 out, very easily, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd beating Peachey Moment (11-2) by 22l, 6 ran.
Run With The Wind (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Raced in rear, not fluent 6th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, last of 5, well behind Rawnaq (10-13) at Down Royal 2m 4f hdl gd in Jun.
Mason Hindmarsh 11-2 (11-5) Tracked leader, led 7th, headed before last, one pace, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Vodka Wells (10-5) at Hexham 2m nov chs (4) gd in Jun.
Gleann Na Ndochais (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Held up, closed 12th, ridden after 4 out, one pace and beaten 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 10, 29l behind Silver Man (11-0) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Jun.
Owen Glendower (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, blundered 3 out, kept on from last, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Sail And Return (11-6) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Jun.
Bunclody 9-4fav (10-4) With leader, led 5th, clear last, stayed on well, won at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd beating Honourable Gent (11-9) by 4 1/2l, 6 ran.
Thinger Licht (FR) 5-4fav (9-11) Prominent until before 2nd, chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, led before not fluent 2 out, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd beating Baths Well (10-11) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
