made all, ridden approaching last, unchallenged
chased winner, not fluent 1st, mistake next, lost 2nd 5th, lost touch from 8th, tailed off 3rd when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, chased winner 5th, not fluent 7th (water), not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along, stayed on same pace from 2 out, no impression
jumped right and awkwardly in last, lost touch 5th, pulled up after 8th
Nonrunner
RAVENCLAW is learning all the time and is worth a shot in this company. Emma Lavelle's charge has a big frame to fill and, as he looks tailor made for a crack at fences, he makes the most appeal from this modest bunch. Secret Tune, rated 139 at his best, would have set the standard over timber; so is respected as a capable performer if he can adapt to chasing at only the second time of asking. Tom George is sure to have put him through his paces at home, so a bold effort can be anticipated. From the rest: Rebel Hunter, who has experience from Irish point-to-points, is on the upgrade and can find his level before too long, while Beshairt has won over hurdles at this course but is plating class at best and has a good bit to find if she is going to get one over on the selection.
Mam Ratagan 7-1 (11-12) Led, clear 2nd until after hitting 4th, headed 6th, jumped slowly and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Its Crucial (10-10) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Mar, 5 ran.
Mr Johnson (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Led 1st until after 7th, weakened after 8th, mistake next, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Sir Ronan (10-12) at Worcester 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Rebel Hunter (IRE) 9-4 (10-12) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd 4th, outpaced when not fluent 2 out, soon no chance with winner, ridden flat, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 7, 20l behind Favours Brave (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Rock The Soul (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always behind, 24th of 25, well behind Caduceus (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat in Oct.
Ravenclaw (IRE) 9-4 (11-5) Mid-division, headway 4 out, chased winner next, hard ridden to challenge 2 out, no extra flat, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Sophies Trophy (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Secret Tune 12-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear on outside, headway approaching 7th, chased winner when jumped right and mistake 3 out, lost 2nd before 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Raslan (10-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) sft in Aug.
Beshairt 22-1 (11-7) Held up in last, hampered 1st, hit 3rd, not fluent 5th, headway approaching 3 out, soon switched right and outpaced, not fluent 2 out or last, went 3rd flat, stayed on, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Three Ships (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jul.
