led, headed before 3rd, led 4th, headed after next, lost 2nd 2 out, weakened before last
chased leaders, not fluent 10th, went 2nd 2 out, closed last, driven flat, led last stride
chased leaders, not fluent 5th, 2nd briefly 4 out, soon ridden, weakened before 2 out
in rear, mistake 9th, behind next
pressed leader, led before 3rd, headed next, led after 5th, 4 lengths clear home turn, not fluent last, driven flat, headed last stride
not jump well, chased leaders, lost place 5th, behind from 9th
Having become disappointing over hurdles, Regulation has found a new lease of life over fences and sets the standard in this as a step back up in trip is likely to help. GRAGEELAGH GIRL’s career over timber also stalled but she’s finished second in both starts over the larger obstacles. Her latest effort has been franked and she could be the one to beat, though Topofthecotswold had yet to be asked for an effort when unseating at Uttoxeter having gone close at Ffos Las previously.
Regulation (IRE) 2-1fav (11-8) Chased leader until after 3rd, 2nd again approaching 5th until 8th, chased leaders, dropped to 4th and outpaced 4 out, plugged on in modest 3rd before 2 out, 3rd of 5, 17l behind King Alfonso (11-3) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Topofthecotswolds (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, hampered and fell 10th, at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Grageelagh Girl (IRE) 9-4 (11-12) With leader, led approaching 8th, headed before 2 out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Teaser (10-10) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Reckless Behavior (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Raced wide, held up towards rear, behind and struggling after 7th, brief rally approaching 9th, weakened next, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Sporting Boy (11-11) at Stratford 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Alexander The Grey 10-1 (11-6) Led, not fluent 2nd, clear after that until 7th, clear again 10th until last, headed and no extra flat, 2nd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Game Line (10-11) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Write It Down (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 6th until not fluent 3 out, weakening when fell 2 out, at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
