mid-division, weakened after 5th, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders and keen, weakened approaching 3 out
held up towards rear and keen, weakened from 5th
led, ridden 2 out, hung right approaching last and not fluent, headed towards finish
tracked leaders, not fluent last 2, stayed on to lead towards finish
held up, pushed along after 3rd, weakened from 5th
held up, chased clear pair approaching 3 out until soon after, no impression
held up towards rear, chased clear pair after 3 out, no impression
mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out
in rear when fell 4th
prominent, weakened approaching 3 out
Mutual Respect is the selection with Sherevar and Terenzium the dangers. Mutual Respect was expected to take rank among the top novice hurdlers during his time with Paul Nicholls but things evidently went wrong and he is now with Evan Williams after an absence. It remains to be seen if he can reproduce the ability he showed in bumpers so the market is watched before the hand is put in the pocket. Sherevar has Tony McCoy booked. He has had problems in the past that kept him off the course but did oblige under this partner at Hexham in June. Terenzium is 0 from 12 over hurdles and is perhaps flattered by his BHA figure. He can secure a frame slot today. Spirit Of Ecstasy has potential if able to settle early. Exit Strategy was quietly supported at Hexham. It is questionble as as to whether the ground suits. A weak maiden in terms of overall depth and Mutual Respect is selected albeit with knowledge of a sizeable absence and a stable switch.
Brace of Doves 80-1 (10-7) In touch, hit 3rd, soon lost place, behind and pulled up 2 out in race won by Regent's Secret (11-0) at Perth 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in Jul, 14 ran.
Cadeaux Singer 250-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon beaten, 6th of 8, well behind Leo's Lucky Star (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
Desert Maze (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Held up, always behind, 10th of 13, well behind Good Citizen (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Jul.
Exit Forty Four (IRE) 13-2 (11-1) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 40l behind Blackpool Billy (11-7) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Mutual Respect (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, steady headway 4 out, ridden to challenge next, ran on after last, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Sullumo (10-12) at Bangor 3m mdn hdl (5) sft in Dec.
Sharevar (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, headway to 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 13l behind Vital Plot (11-7) at Down Royal 2m hdl gs in Aug.
Terenzium (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Raced keenly, held up in touch, outpaced 3 out, rallied approaching last, no impression, 4th of 12, 18l behind Ben Britten (11-8) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Cape Dancer (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Held up mid-division, headway 3 out, chased winner briefly approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Southern Regent (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Crosby Jemma 25-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, good headway to lead approaching 2 out, headed last, when stumbled and unseated rider in race won by Shore Thing (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug, 8 ran.
Miss Tarantella 100-1 (10-9) Not fluent, towards rear, behind and struggling when fell in race won by Hi Density (10-12) at Perth 2m hdl (4) gf in May, 8 ran.
Smart Pick 33-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride and behind, soon ridden along, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 6th of 14, 7l behind Keys of Cyprus (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug (Flat).
Spirit of Ecstacy 66-1 (10-4) Took keen hold, soon prominent, ridden and lost place 7th, no danger after, 6th of 14, 16l behind Mizen Raven (11-5) at Southwell 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
