mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on until one pace flat
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon one pace
tracked leaders untill ridden and weakened 3 out
held up, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on
tracked leaders and raced keenly, hit 4th, smooth headway to lead approaching 2 out, kept on until headed and no extra flat
led 1st until 3rd and stayed in touch until ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, headway to lead 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out, soon led and weakened
always towards rear
led until 1st and stayed in touch until weakened 3 out
mid-division, ridden 2 out, soon headway to lead after last, driven out
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway from 4 out, every chance then hit 3 out, soon ridden and gradually weakened
This could be an Irish one-two, with Compton Court taken to see off Andijan, while Platin Grounds looks best of the home contingent. The top two on the racecard both line up in good form, the pair having each won their last two starts, and preference is just for Compton Court, the mount of Philip Carberry. An easy winner at Roscommon last time, the ex-Andrew Balding inmate is unbeaten in both starts over timber for his current stable, and will not mind the fast ground. Andijan has also hit winning form of late, but was all out to score at Bangor, and he might just struggle against his more progressive rival, although he does boast more experience. Platin Grounds has been rested since finding one too good here in April, but is sure to have been well galloped by his trainer who always does well on his trips up from Naunton. Nicky Richards won this last year, and saddles Palomar who also returns from a summer break. He needs to brush up his jumping to figure though, and we have no hesitation in nominating Compton Court as the answer.
Andijan (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Took keen hold mid-division, headway 6th, 2nd 3 out, led approaching 2 out, all out, won at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf beating King Cyrus (10-12) by a shd, 13 ran.
Compton Court 10-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, mainly 4th, went 2nd 2 out, travelling well and challenged and disputed lead last, pushed out to soon lead, comfortably, won at Roscommon 2m nov hdl gf beating Merveilles (11-3) by 1l, 5 ran.
Soubriquet (IRE) 28-1 (11-3) Chased leaders and mistakes, pushed along 4th, weakened 3 out, 4th of 5, 20l behind Poquelin (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4yo nov hdl (2) gf in Apr.
Augustine 4-1 (11-2) Held up, effort 3 out, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 28l behind Ta An Athas Orm (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Bremen (9-1) 9th of 11, 8l behind Ponte Tresa (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 4f Lstd hvy in March (Flat).
Chief Scout 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway when jumped left 3 out, no impression from next, 6th of 17, 10l behind Cedrus Libani (11-11) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Diktatorial 13-2 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 10, 24l behind Modicum (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Palomar (USA) 5-2 (11-2) Pulled hard in rear, blundered 2nd, pushed along and headway approaching 2 out, no impression, 6th of 13, 16l behind Pearson Glen (11-2) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Pavey Ark (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened before next, 7th of 10, 33l behind Palais Tiff (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) frm in Aug.
Platin Grounds (GER) 10-3fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden, headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Midnight Chase (11-3) at Perth 2m nh mdn hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Sea Storm (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Held up, chased leaders 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 10, 13l behind Ta An Athas Orm (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Super Chilled 28-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 13th of 18, 36l behind Alderseed (11-1) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gd in May.
Terenzium (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Always behind, 11th of 15, well behind Marine Life (10-12) at Catterick 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Toshi (USA) 6-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 7, 3l behind King of Rhythm (9-0) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug (Flat).
Shara Like Magic 125-1 (10-2) Always behind, 11th of 15, well behind Felinious (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (4) gf.
