mistake 2nd, soon behind, reminders 4th, kept on under pressure from 2 out, never nearer
held up in rear, headway 6th, ridden to chase winner approaching last, kept on same pace, lost 2nd near finish
raced keenly, held up, headway 6th, ridden, weakened after 2f out, tailed off
in touch, outpaced 3 out, stayed on under pressure, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway 3 out, went 2nd after next, led before last, drew clear flat, comfortably
mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 2nd
behind, some headway on outside 6th, weakened 2 out
mid-division, ridden 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, headway 5th, led after 2 out, soon ridden, headed, 3rd and beaten when hit last, weakened flat
behind, some headway on inside 6th, weakened after 2 out
mid-division, reminders, lost place after 4th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled off before last
tracked leaders, led after 3rd, ridden, headed after 2 out, soon outpaced, stayed on under pressure to regain 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
led to 2nd, chased leaders until lost place 6th, soon beaten
in touch, led 2nd until after next, chased leader, weakened 2 out, tailed off
A poor contest to conclude the card and in the absence of much enthusiasm for any of the runners No Greater Love just gets the vote ahead of Kyathos, Alpha Juliet and Napalm. The selection has dropped 4lb since his last outing, when he was third over a similar trip at Uttoxeter. He has won off a 1lb higher mark than this at Huntingdon on fast ground in a chase back in May, and so this looks like a good opportunity. Kyathos is tricky to win with but alsmost got his nose in front off this mark at Fontwell last time and should be thereabouts if trusted to repeat the effort. Alpha Juliet is penalised for a narrow Plumpton win and needs a career best to follow up, but that is not beyond the realms of possibility. Napalm looks jut about best of the remainder though it is hard to see him winning and No Greater Love is the percentage call.
James Bay (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Soon behind, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Ruby Dante (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug, 11 ran.
Alpha Juliet (IRE) 15-2 (10-2) Held up in rear, smooth headway approaching 3 out, challenged 2 out, led last, driven out, won at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Sept beating Tamreen (11-9) by a nk, 12 ran.
Commanche Topgun (IRE) 7-1 (10-2) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from 2 out, 7th of 18, 13l behind Cousteau (10-7) at Down Royal 2m hacp hdl gd in Aug.
Arctic Cove 22-1 (10-11) In touch, went 2nd 5th, 4 lengths down, held when fell 2 out in race won by Atticus Boy (11-1) at Sedgefield 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Sept, 14 ran.
Napalm (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, driven approaching 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Levitski (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
No Greater Love (FR) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway 5th, every chance 2 out, one pace flat, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Pigeon Island (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Sept.
My Portfolio (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and weakened before 4 out, 19th of 20, well behind Cluain Arra (10-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-102 gs in Nov.
Fine Deed 80-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 10th of 16, 23l behind Gallant Hero (11-10) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Sept.
Thunderclap 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, ridden approaching 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 9l behind Ho Pang Yau (11-12) at Perth 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Aug.
Kyathos (GER) 8-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway from 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd from last, ran on and just failed to reach winner, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Armoury House (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf in Sept.
Little Paddy (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened after 3 out, 7th of 13, 25l behind Andijan (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Back Too Bedlam 100-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Battlecry (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept, 8 ran.
Apsara 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 5th of 15, 15l behind Felinious (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Gunnabelil 66-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 18, well behind Valiant Shadow (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Mr Laggan 50-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, lost place 7th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Polar Gale (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in May, 8 ran.
