in rear until took closer order 5th, close up when fell 8th
tracked leader, led 3rd, pressed when left 3 lengths clear 2 out, soon ridden, just held on
led until 3rd, tracked winner, challenging and every chance when blundered badly and nearly unseated rider 2 out, rallied towards finish, just held
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, pushed along and dropped to last 7th, mistake 9th, went right next, behind when refused and unseated rider 2 out
Highly Regal, seven times a winner on the all-weather Flat, ran the occasional good race over timber but was tailed off on his chasing debut at Fontwell. MY CONDOR has been running over hurdles but is much better over fences with four victories to his credit. He's won off higher marks than this in the past and can gain victory number five. Goring One certainly improved in the spring though his two victories came over 2m5f and he may find this on the short-side as he makes his reappearance. Youandme was an astonishing 23lb out of the handicap when runner-up at Uttoxeter and races from his correct mark here. Gary Rutherford was on board that day and his claim will be a big help as Ray Peacock's charge attempts to gain his first success.
Highly Regal (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Held up, slightly hampered 4th, hit 8th, mistake and struggling from next, 7th of 8, well behind Clu Agus Cail (10-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Aug.
My Condor (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Led, headed approaching 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 7, 33l behind Argaum (10-13) at Bangor 2m 1f cond nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sep.
Goring One (IRE) 2-1fav (10-11) Led and soon clear with one other, reduced lead 5th, headed 13th, ridden 3 out, 4 lengths down at last, rallied flat, led post, won at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Mar beating Ban Uisce (11-5) by hd, 5 ran.
Youandme (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Prominent, jumped right 8th, chased winner 4 out, no impression from next, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Pumboo (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp 0-100 (4) gf in Sep.
