behind, reminders 5th, soon struggling, never dangerous
held up, headway and in touch 4 out, weakened next
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
held up, reminders 7th, kept on under pressure from 2 out, never troubled leaders
pressed leader to 4th, remained in touch, lost place 7th, weakened 3 out
raced keenly, in touch, went 2nd 6th, led and mistake 2 out, stayed on well
led, headed 2 out, soon ridden, one pace approaching last
held up, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on to chase winner flat, no impression
prominent to halfway, soon lost place, no danger after
SEEYAAJ can pick this prize up at the principal expense of Asudo and Top Dressing. Lucinda Russell's stalwart has put his better efforts here at Perth and while his recent outing at Market Rasen was nothing short of lamentable, if he can get himself into a rhythm early doors, he could be capable of galloping his rivals into submission. Asudo clearly doesn't take well to training as his sizeable absences testify to. He has shown glimmers of ability though it would be no surprise to see this trip being on the sharp side this afternoon. Top Dressing has won previously over today's trip so punters shouldn't be worried about him dropping back from 2m4f. The market will tell us how fit he is on reappearance. Polar Gunner is a likeable old stick but he does seem to need it bottomless these days. Connemara Rose has been kept busy in Ireland so should not want for race fitness. Or De Grugy has gone up plenty for a successful campaign last year and it would be no surprise to see him run close by stable companion, Yankee Holiday. Cantgeton is the pick of the two David Johnson runners if jockey bookings are anything to go by. Seeyaaj is the recommendation in a race where plenty have formbook chances.
Or de Grugy (FR) 25-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, weakened approaching 4 out, 10th of 12, well behind Sou'wester (11-11) at Aintree 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Cantgeton (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 9th of 14, 46l behind Augustine (11-1) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Dec.
Seeyaaj 9-1 (11-6) Mid-division, lost place 9th, soon behind, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Water Taxi (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Aug.
Top Dressing (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up, headway 10th, went 2nd 4 out, challenged 2 out, kept on and every chance until no extra towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Spirit Calling (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Apr.
Polar Gunner 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 22l behind Coach Lane (11-11) at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Apr.
Asudo (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner from last, 2nd of 17, 5l behind Or Jaune (11-0) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (3) gs in Feb '07.
Connemara Rose (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, 13th of 20, 36l behind Bokkie Park (10-13) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdle gs in Aug.
Kit Carson (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Held up, ridden approaching 3 out, outpaced next, kept on from last, 6th of 10, 12l behind Nelson's Spice (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Aug.
Yankee Holiday (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Prominent, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakening when blundered last, 6th of 9, 24l behind Ballyholland (10-0) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Jul.
Brave Broncho (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, lost place 9th, soon weakened, behind when refused in race won by Livingonaknifedge (11-4) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Aug, 9 ran.
