always prominent, led after 2nd, hard ridden approaching last, soon headed, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway before 2 out, soon chasing leaders, led before next, stayed on strongly
in touch, weakening when mistake 4th, blundered and unseated rider 3 out
held up in rear, headway before 10th, soon ridden and weakened
led, jumped left throughout, headed 9th, soon weakened and pulled up
in touch, effort 10th, soon no impression
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, ridden to challenge 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, not jumped well, weakened 3 out
behind, under pressure halfway, behind when pulled up 9th
always behind
held up, hampered 5th, never a factor
keen hold, in rear, headway 6th, jumped left 9th, never on terms
Nonrunner
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Maree Hall, Kilrogan and Reasonably Sure and the narrow vote is given to Maree Hall. The selection has been in fair form in hurdles of late and although slightly disappointing last time out it is interesting that his shrewd connections go straight into handicaps on this his chasing debut he has conditions to suit and he looks a value bet in an open affair. Kilrogan rates the main danger as he is another that has been in good form of late. He is another that will like the ground and with the promising Nick Schofield taking off a handy five pounds he will not be far away. Reasonably Sure ran well last time out when second behind Physical Force. He looks sure to run his race again but the fact that he remains a maiden after 26 attempts is off putting. Granite Man had very chance until falling last time out and if his confidence has not been effected he will not be far away off what looks a lenient mark. Of the remainder Myceanean Prince could go well off his light weight but consistency is not his strong point and with this in mind we are happy to return to Maree Hall who looks a value bet in an open affair.
Maree Hall (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Prominent, lost place and reminder 5th, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by City Affair (12-3) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug, 14 ran.
Kilrogan (IRE) 11-4 (10-5) Held up in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 10, 37l behind Joe Lively (11-5) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Slick (FR) 12-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, mistake 4th, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 40l behind Sun King (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Dancewiththedevil (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up mid-division, hampered 9th, behind when hampered and unseated rider 2 out in race won by Apadi (10-0) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Aug, 15 ran.
Western Dasher (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 7th approaching 7 out, lost place before 5 out and pulled up at the 9th in race won by Allez Petit Luis (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs gs in Mar '06, 16 ran.
Rinty (NZ) 66-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, lost place before 2 out, 11th of 15, 39l behind Apadi (10-0) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Aug.
Cnocan Aoibhinn (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Prominent, effort 6th and ridden and weakened from 3 out, 8th of 12, 41l behind Wheelavit (11-4) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Try 11-1 (10-12) Led, headed between last 2, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 36l behind Nae Bother At All (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Jun.
Granite Man (IRE) 6-5fav (10-9) Prominent, mistake 6th and lost place, hit 10th, headway 11th, close 5th when fell 5 out in race won by Hurlers Cross (9-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Aug, 16 ran.
Lost In The Snow (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) In touch, blundered 3rd, behind when weakened 3 out, 7th of 13, 41l behind Happy Hussar (9-13) at N Abbot 3m 3f sll hdl (5) gf.
Mycenean Prince (USA) 16-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, effort approaching 2 out, stayed on strongly towards finish, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Apadi (10-0) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Aug.
Lagan Legend 3-1jt-fav (10-4) Mid-division, headway 6th, joined leader next, led briefly after 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 14, 12l behind Mistified (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Layasar 100-1 (9-11) In rear, blundered 6th, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Dad's Elect (11-5) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Aug, 10 ran.
Reasonably Sure (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Always prominent, went 2nd last, ridden and kept on flat, no impression on winner, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Physical Force (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
