tracked leader, hampered 2nd, joined leader 7th, led briefly 4 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
tracked leading pair, left in lead 2nd, headed briefly 4 out, headed 2 out, kept on same pace, no extra in clear 3rd flat
mid-division, hampered 2nd, tracked leading pair from 4th, left in clear 3rd 3 out, ridden after next, went 2nd after last, stayed on to lead narrowly towards finish
mid-division, in touch 10th, disputed 3rd and staying on when fell 3 out
behind, struggling 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
led until stumbled and fell 2nd
tracked leaders, hampered 2nd, close up in 5th when blundered and unseated rider 11th
behind, struggling 9th, soon lost touch, tailed off when left 4th 3 out
Carlito Brigante was a smart hurdler and won on his chasing bow at Killarney in May. But he was a big disappointment when only third at Kilbeggan in June and has a bit to prove now. Sizing Santiago produced a much-improved performance to beat Rob Conti at Newton Abbot and may be capable of better while The Tracey Shuffle looks the type to make a chaser, though his best form is on a much softer surface. ANEYEFORANEYE has taken well to fences and was trying to give 6lb to subsequent scorer Alpine Breeze at Market Rasen last month. She'd beaten another subsequent winner, Geneva Geyser, on her fencing bow and will be tough to beat here. Inoogoo, Tito Bustillo and Wyse Hill Teabags are also worth noting for future reference.
Carlito Brigante (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, well off pace, niggled along 6 out, soon poor 3rd and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, well behind Dazzling Susie (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f nov chs sft in Jun.
Sizing Santiago (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, chased leader, led 4 out, pressed from 2 out, ridden and joined last, stayed on gamely to assert in closing stages, won at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd beating Rob Conti (11-5) by nk, 8 ran.
Aneyeforaneye (IRE) 11-4 (10-13) Keen hold in touch, outpaced 3 out, headway approaching last, ran on strongly closing stages, never reached winner, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Alpine Breeze (10-2) at Market Rasen 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf in Aug.
Inoogoo (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) Pressed leader, led 2nd, joined 3 out, headed next, kept on same pace in clear 2nd, no chance with winner flat, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Jolly Roger (11-3) at Aintree 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Jun.
Snooze N You Lose 40-1 (10-12) Always in rear, pushed along 6th, outpaced and no chance before 4 out, tailed off, last of 4, well behind Sublime Talent (11-2) at Perth 2m nov chs (4) sft in Jun.
The Tracey Shuffle 7-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, went 2nd from 5th, joined winner 4 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 12th of 18, 29l behind American Spin (10-13) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in May.
Wyse Hill Teabags 3-1fav (11-6) In touch, pushed along after 5th, lost place before next, behind 8th, tailed off before 3 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Featherbed Lane (10-10) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) sft in Dec, 11 ran.
Legbeforewicket 14-1 (10-0) Led, headed 3 out, weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Kykate (11-5) at Hexham 2m mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in May, 6 ran.
Tito Bustillo (FR) 2-1 (11-7) Tracked winner after 2nd, not fluent 9th, hit 3 out, 3 lengths down in clear 2nd when blundered last, soon ridden and one pace, no chance with winner flat, 2nd of 3, 11l behind Seedless (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 5f beg chs (4) sft in Aug.
