chased leaders, went 3rd but weakened approaching last
in rear, mistake 4th, never dangerous
held up in rear, behind 7th, not fluent 9th, never dangerous
jumped right, raced keenly towards rear, hampered 3rd, headway 2 out, soon went modest 5th
chased leaders, jumped right and mistake 2nd, mistake next, went 2nd 3 out, not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace flat
chased leaders, lost place approaching 9th, no impression after
in rear, ridden after 7th, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 8th, weakened approaching last
led until approaching 9th, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, reminder after 1st, hampered 2nd, mistake and lost place 3rd, behind from 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, led approaching 9th, stayed on well from 2 out
On her hurdles form Doris' Gift should be really well treated in this Novice Handicap Chase but she's not as good over fences so off a feather-light weight SARAH'S GIFT is preferred and Paperchaser also makes the shortlist. Still a maiden after 26 starts in this code the pick looks weighted to score having placed against more experienced types when under heavier burdens recently. This quick going holds no negatives either and with the gelding receiving weight from all of his rivals he can take advantage. Doris' Gift is rated 14lbs lighted than his winning hurdles mark but with his chasing performances leaving something to be desired we turn elsewhere. Paperchaser seems in good order at the moment after only finding a well handicapped runner too good last time however his mark might be a little high after a five pounds rise. Prospectorous is an interesting raider from Ireland and although he could challenge he's not obviously well treated while Pipers Legend is weighted in the competitive category. This looks a little trappy and Sarah's Gift could make a light burden count.
Pipers Legend 22-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, effort 7th, one pace approaching 2 out, 4th of 11, 5l behind Shanahan (11-9) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (4) gd.
Ta An Athas Orm (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Prominent, led after 4th, not fluent 6th, headed after next, rallied and effort 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 27l behind Shanahan (11-9) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (4) gd.
Uptown Lad (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Always in rear, behind from 5th, 6th of 9, 37l behind Native City (11-7) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Paperchaser 12-1 (10-9) Mid-division, blundered 11th, headway approaching 4 out, 3rd on outer and challenging when pecked badly 2 out, driven to lead approaching last, kept on well, headed near finish, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Think Lucky (11-10) at Stratford 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Prospectorous (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, 7th 6 out, no impression from 4 out, 8th of 17, 29l behind Tiarella (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 sft in May.
Tallow Bride (IRE) 80-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, ridden when swished tail approaching 7th, weakened 8th, 4th of 7, 33l behind Cooksgrove Lady (11-10) at Bangor 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Perly Spencer (IRE) 15-2 (11-4) In touch, led 2nd, headed 4th, led again 9th to 12th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Uptown Lad (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-85 (5) gf in Jun, 12 ran.
Pugnacity 5-1 (10-7) Held up, pushed along to chase leaders approaching 3 out, ridden and outpaced approaching next, 6th of 13, 38l behind Kalatime (9-9) at Perth 2m 4f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Jul.
Red Dawn (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 8th, soon lost place, tailed off from 9th, pulled up soon after, 4th of 6, well behind Corkage (10-12) at Perth 2m 4f nov stks (3) gd in Jul.
Doris's Gift 11-2 (11-3) Led, hit 2 out, headed approaching last, soon weakened, 3rd of 11, 14l behind Wotchalike (10-9) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Jul.
Sarahs Gift (IRE) 11-2 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, struggling after 3 out, 5th of 16, 29l behind Classic Shot (11-3) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jul.
Putitawayforayear (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Behind from 3rd, struggling from 4th, tailed off from 7th, 6th of 7, well behind Dishdasha (11-4) at Perth 2m nov stks (4) gf in Jul.
