led, ridden and 6 lengths ahead when hit 3 out, blundered 2 out, tired when not fluent last, soon headed, no extra
chased leaders, blundered 4th, ridden and beaten 10th, went moderate 3rd 2 out
chased leader, ridden and not fluent 9th, closed on leader 2 out, pecked last, soon led, driven out
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, pushed along 8th, beaten next
chased leaders, blundered 1st, beaten 4 out
last when blundered 1st, soon well behind, not fluent 5th or 6th, fell 8th
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, headway 5th, ridden and beaten 4 out
A competitive handicap chase to get proceedings underway with some exposed sorts in the line up long with horses that have shown little but are open to improvement. My Condor is a tentative selection despite the fact Donald McCain's charge has shown little in three outings this summer. A dual winner last summer on quick ground, he was not disgraced off marks higher than today's on autumn ground but following a winter break he has not returned to anything like his old form of late. He did however display some promise last time, leading for most of the journey before giving way in the straight and on a course that favours bold running types, he can be expected to be the firing line. Vibe is a consistent sort who continues to fill the placings but is unable to put his head in front. He was comprehensively out-pointed last time, his finishing effort appearing rather laboured and is beginning to look exposed. Ground Breaker was one place behind Vibe last time and could be given a squeak on picks of his form while Red Man Ray represents a combination that always deserve respect when teaming up and an improved showing from him is almost inevitable given his unexposed profile and his trainers strategy in progressing his charges. At bigger prices Good Old Days is one who if returning to anything like his old form would come into the equation but in what is an extremely difficult opener, My Condor is the selection.
My Condor (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Led, reminders approaching 8th, ridden, headed 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 10, 23l behind Yellow Flag (11-4) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Jul.
Hugs Destiny (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) With leader, led 3rd, headed approaching 6th, weakened from 2 out, 4th of 7, 21l behind Elaala (10-1) at Southwell 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Jul.
Ground Breaker 16-1 (11-10) In touch, outpaced 7th, stayed on to chase clear winner 3 out, lost 2nd last, 3rd of 10, 20l behind Sarobar (10-7) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Jul.
Vibe 3-1fav (11-6) Held up, headway after 8th, stayed on to chase clear winner last, 2nd of 10, 14l behind Sarobar (10-7) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Jul.
Red Dawn (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, blundered 1st, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up at the 7th in race won by Yellow Flag (11-2) at Southwell 2m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Jul, 7 ran.
Marktic Fashion (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Led, headed after 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 16, 38l behind Baarrij (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov sll hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Busy Man (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Held up behind, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 10th of 16, 28l behind Gamma Velorum (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 1f cnd sll hdl (4) gd.
Bob's Temptation 100-1 (11-0) Held up and keen, mistake 7th, headway when mistake next and weakened, 9th of 14, well behind Johnny Bissett (11-0) at Stratford 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul.
