always in rear, jumped right 7th and 8th, tailed off 3 out
chased leaders, hit 7th, stayed on flat
in rear, not always fluent, ridden 5th, headway 2 out, switched right when mistake last, kept on well, went 2nd towards finish
chased leaders, no extra flat
chased leaders, blundered 8th, lost place next, soon behind
led, steadily drew clear from 7th, ridden after 2 out, still clear last, weakened and headed flat
in touch, lost place 4th, reminder approaching 8th, rallied next, went 2nd last, led flat, kept on
held up, not fluent 4th, headway 9th, mistake 2 out, weakened approaching last
Nonrunner
After winning a selling hurdle last time out Truly Fruitful comes into his chasing debut in good heart but with that one an unknown over the bigger obstacles we make a play for MY CONDOR while Toulouse Express looks overpriced on the forecast betting. The Don McCain trained selection looks weighted and ready to win again after finding just one too good last time. He's won off a rating nine pounds higher in the past and with conditions in his favour he should run a big race. Truly Fruitful should have had his confidence boosted by getting his head in front last time but he looks to have more to do off this weight in handicap company. Toulouse Express has won at this track and should be able to challenge off a mark just three pounds higher than when last in front. It's A Roofer looks weighted to challenge although this trip looks on the sharp side so preference is for My Condor who has most in his favour.
Barney (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) In touch, jumped right 3rd, weakened well before 3 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Benetwood (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gf in Jun, 13 ran.
It's A Roofer (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led until after 4th, remained prominent, led again after 7th, headed after last, stayed on well, 2nd of 11, nk behind Shanahan (11-9) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (4) gd.
Storm Prospect 7-2 (11-12) Held up mid-division, under pressure 10th, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Shanahan (11-9) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (4) gd, 11 ran.
I'm Your Man 7-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, lost place 10th, struggling 12th, no danger after, 5th of 7, 40l behind Toulouse Express (9-10) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Jun.
Toulouse Express (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd 6th to 8th, weakened 12th, 4th of 8, well behind Orfeo Conti (11-11) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd.
My Condor (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Led, hit 8th, headed after 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Rio Laine (10-13) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Fred Bojangals (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) In touch, raced keenly, ridden after 2 out, weakened flat, 7th of 11, 27l behind Trotsky (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jul.
New Wish (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 5th, led 7th to 9th, weakening when mistake 2 out, 9th of 10, 38l behind High Jack (11-3) at Towcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Truly Fruitful (IRE) 13-8fav (10-12) In touch, led after 3 out, edged right approaching last, driven out, won at Southwell 2m 1f sll hdl (5) gd beating Owen's Sedge (10-12) by 2l, 13 ran.
