took strong hold, in touch, went 2nd 6th, slightly hampered 8th, weakened after 3 out
chased leader to 6th, pushed along and struggling approaching 9th, rallied before 2 out, led approaching last, jumped left, stayed on
took keen hold, in touch, left in lead 8th, clear when ridden before 2 out, weakened and headed approaching last
led until fell 8th
NonRunner
Slaine won at Uttoxeter to follow up another success here but both of those victories came over 2m4f and there are genuine stamina concerns over this trip, especially as confirmed front-runner Moidore will ensure a good test. OUR REWARD is back over hurdles for the first time since winning over 3m2f at Fontwell in May. He’s only 2lb higher and this race could fall into his lap, though Mighty Leader is also a stout stayer. Will O'The West is best watched until showing sings of a revival.
Slaine 15-8 (11-11) Mostly tracked leader, disputed lead before 4 out, led next, ridden out flat, kept on, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Really Super (12-0) by 1l, 5 ran.
Our Reward (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along at times, lost place 14th, behind from next, continued tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Flying Verse (11-4) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Will O'The West (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Held up on outside, closed after 6th, lost place and ridden after 4 out, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out, at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Moidore 9-2 (11-10) Made most, went left 3 out, soon joined, ridden after next, stayed on gamely flat, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Diamond Rose (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Mighty Leader (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, struggling before 4 out, never involved, tailed off 2 out, 6th of 8, dist behind Glanvilles Guest (11-1) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
