tracked leaders, challenged after 6th, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, weakened from next
always behind, lost touch and pulled up before 6th
in touch, headway to lead before 2 out, drew clear from last, comfortably
mid-division, lost place 6th, soon behind, pulled up before 8th
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous
chased leaders, lost place 5th, soon behind, pulled up before 7th
behind, ridden and headway after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression
towards rear, ridden 2 out, kept on approaching last, never nearer
mid-division, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, outpaced 8th, soon behind, tailed off 2 out
tracked leader, led 4th, driven and headed before 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
mid-division, outpaced approaching 2 out, soon ridden, 6th and beaten when blundered last
led to 4th, chased leaders, lost place 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
CAPTAIN CRACKERS has questions to answer but he will be a short order to dismiss Ministerofinterior and Tipsy Indian. Somewhat worryingly, the Jonjo O'Neill inmate pulled up sharply at Ffos Las but the presence of the champion jockey in such an insignificant contest convinces us that he must retain at least a measure of faith in the five-year-old. Ministerofinterior is a regular in plating events. He has been kept on the go on the flat this summer so should not want for fitness. Former pointer, On The Mark was not disgraced at Hereford and could be suited by today's drop in trip. Tipsy Indian has raced prominently in bumpers and is one to note on this drop in grade. It Did Happen has been available at big odds in Ireland and is of obvious interest as a raider from the Michael Hourigan stable. Alecia has a bit to do at the weights but this step back up in trip has seemed long overdue. A bad contest that revolves solely around the ability or infirmity of the likely favourite, Captain Crackers.
Ministerofinterior 17-2 (11-0) In touch, ridden along and lost place 7th, left moderate 3rd 3 out, 3rd of 6, 30l behind Super Ross (11-5) at Wetherby 2m 4f sell hdl (5) gs in May.
Brave Face 25-1 (10-11) Not fluent, always in rear, well behind from 8th, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Silver Bay (11-0) at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Captain Crackers (IRE) 7-2fav (11-3) Held up, led after 7th, headed 8th, held 3 out, pulled up 2 out and dismounted, in a race won by Quattrocento (11-9) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun, 15 ran.
Dickie Deano 150-1 (10-5) Disputed lead to 2nd, tracked leaders, reminders after 8th, driven 10th, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 15, well behind Malakiya (10-12) at Hereford 3m 2f sell hdl (5) gf in Jun.
It Did Happen (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 19, 29l behind Rio Alto (10-13) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl sft in Jun.
Just Silver 50-1 (11-0) Held up behind when brought down 2nd, in a race won by Havenstone (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun, 14 ran.
On The Mark (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 9th, led 3 out, headed approaching 2 out where mistake, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Malakiya (10-12) at Hereford 3m 2f sell hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Ophistrolie (IRE) 40-1 (10-3) Held up well in rear, virtually tailed off 4th, still travelling fine, stayed on from 2 out, never any chance, 5th of 14, 33l behind Miss Phoebe (10-2) at Worcester 2m nov clm hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Ryan's Academy (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 7th approaching 3 out, no extra from before next, 10th of 14, 34l behind No Stopping Sarah (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 0-95 gf in Jun.
Tipsy Indian 10-1 (11-0) Led, headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sheriff Hall (11-0) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
Alecia (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Prominent, ridden after 3 out, one pace from next, 6th of 12, 11l behind Hareem (10-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Freda's Rose (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Prominent, soon lost place, tailed off, 12th of 15, 50l behind Shiwawa (11-5) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Haru 100-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out, 8th of 14, well behind One Cool Day (11-5) at Southwell 2m 5f sell hdl (5) gd in May.
Zaville 250-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear and not fluent, weakened approaching 7th, tailed off from 3 out, 6th of 11, 38l behind Shiwawa (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gf.
