held up mid-division, headway approaching 7th to go 3rd, went 2nd after 3 out, weakened 2 out
in touch, headway and switched right before 2 out, led before last, soon ridden, kept on well
in rear, ridden after 3 out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, ridden after 3 out, in 4th 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, outpaced approaching 6th, went 4th last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, weakened before 2 out
held up towards rear, pushed along before 6th, ridden before 3 out, never dangerous
led, blundered 4th, headed 5th, led again before 2 out, headed before last, kept on
held up mid-division, effort before 2 out, no impression
tracked leader, weakened from 3 out, tailed off
close up in 3rd, led 5th, hit 3 out, headed before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on
held up towards rear, pushed along before 6th, blundered 7th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 3 out
held up in touch, ridden and weakened after 3 out, fell last
Bandanaman was only beaten half-a-length by Balamory Dan over a slightly shorter trip here on his return. He could reverse placings with the winner and should again finish ahead of the disappointing Words Of Warning, though a 3lb weight rise seems harsh. Overrule is lightly-raced over timber and would have to be considered on his Flat form, while the once-useful Flat performer Rangefinder could do better now going handicapping. Overbranch was in good form when last seen but JEU DE ROSEAU is fancied to come out on top today. Chris Grant's gelding did well over timber as a novice last year and has carried that improvement on to the level this term, winning a handicap at Newcastle in July. He may be capable of holding his own at a higher level in time.
Bandanaman (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Held up towards rear, mistake and reminder 6th, headway after 3 out, went 3rd before next, chased winner before last, kept on flat, always just held, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Balamory Dan (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Aug.
Jeu De Roseau (IRE) 7-4fav (10-12) In touch, went 3rd after 6th, chased leader approaching 2 out, led going to last, kept on well, easily, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sep '10 beating Heart Of Dubai (10-12) by 10l, 12 ran.
Overrule (USA) 7-1 (10-12) Raced in last, hit 4th, jumped very slowly and lost touch 6th, tailed off, last of 4, well behind Miss Sarenne (10-5) at Aintree 2m nov chs (4) gd in May '10.
Word of Warning 12-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, ridden before 6th, headway before 2 out, chased leading trio from 2 out, stayed on same pace from last, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Balamory Dan (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Aug.
Rangefinder 11-10fav (10-12) Led, headed before 2nd, reminders after 4th, pushed along and weakened from 6th, 5th of 6, well behind Jackson (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Golden Future 12-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division and keen, headway approaching 2 out, one pace from last, weakened final 150 yards, 8th of 13, 10l behind Midnite Blews (9-11) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Oct.
Lawgiver (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, slow 5th, soon pushed along, weakened next, 6th of 10, 43l behind What's Occurrin (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Aug.
Overbranch 6-1 (11-2) Made virtually all, ridden and kept on gamely flat, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jun beating Ginger's Lad (10-1) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Stand Clear 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next, 5th of 11, 14l behind Balamory Dan (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Aug.
Cailin Na Ri (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway 6th, weakened 3 out, moderate 4th, 4th of 10, 35l behind What's Occurrin (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Aug.
Balamory Dan (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Led until after 2nd, chased leader, led again approaching and hit 3 out, stayed on under pressure flat, won at Sedgefield 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Aug beating Bandanaman (11-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Castletown Boy (IRE) 85-40fav (10-8) Held up towards rear, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before last, 5th of 6, 18l behind Solway Star (9-9) at Perth 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gf in Jul.
Lets Go Girls 8-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, mistake 3rd, under pressure when mistake 3 out, some late headway, never on terms, 4th of 7, 19l behind Houston Dynimo (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Aug.
