tracked leader, led before 2 out, ridden and pecked last, held on well
held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, every chance before 2 out, weakened before last
tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, kept on to take 3rd towards finish, no impression
held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, chased winner and switched left before last, kept on and held towards finish
led, mistake 3 out, headed before 2 out, quickly weakened and pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear
always behind
The Devils Drop has won his last two having previously proved hard to place but was well beaten off a 9lb lower mark when last running in a handicap. Zebi Boy chases a four-timer but all previous victories have come at Uttoxeter and he’s risen 21lb since his winning run began. MIGHTY LEADER carried overweight when only fifth in this last year. He can race off his correct mark this time and has been in good form over fences this season. Katy P is still 8lb higher that winning at Worcester a year ago and needs some help from the handicapper.
The Devils Drop (IRE) 11-8fav (11-5) Chased leaders, led going well approaching 2 out, soon clear, very easily, won at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in Jul beating Bugsie Malone (10-12) by 31l, 5 ran.
Katy P 5-2fav (11-5) Always behind, 8th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Theatrebar (11-5) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Mighty Leader (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Led 2nd to 3rd, led 5th until blundered 12th, led approaching 14th, headed after 3 out, jumped right 2 out, weakening when jumped badly right last, 4th of 6, 11 1/2l behind Pickamix (10-10) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Demon D'Aunou (FR) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leading trio, headway on outside 3f out, 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 7 3/4l behind Jahaafel (8-5) at Chepstow 1m 2f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Zebi Boy 11-4fav (11-4) Hampered 1st, led after next, headed before 4 out, led after 4 out, not fluent 3 out or 2 out, clear last, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Kiwayu (11-2) by 6l, 11 ran.
Simply Mani 18-1 (11-0) Held up behind, headway after 3 out, ridden to chase leaders after next, went 3rd before last, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Rightdownthemiddle (11-4) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Torrent Des Mottes (FR) 11-1 (10-12) Led until before 3rd, remained prominent, jumped left 4 out, ridden next, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Robin Des Mana (11-3) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Jul.
