tracked leaders, prominent 5th, led after 7th, soon clear, hit 3 out and 2 out, soon ridden, weakening when headed approaching last, hit last, no extra run-in
mid-division, ridden 2 out to chase leaders, one pace run-in
tracked leaders, ridden, weakened from 3 out
mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression
mid-division, weakening when hit 3 out
always behind, mistakes, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, led 5th, headed 7th, ridden, kept on from 2 out to lead again approaching last, driven clear run-in
always towards rear
tracked leaders until ridden, weakened 3 out
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden, chased leaders 2 out, one pace run-in
led until headed 5th, weakened from 2 out
always behind, not fluent, lost touch approaching 4th, pulled up after next
A trappy novices handicap chase here but something has to win and the principals look to be Salesin, Beautiful Night and Pongo's Nephew and the vote is given to Beautiful Night. The selection was a fair seventh in a handicap hurdle behind Ouh Jay last time out. Is sure have to come on for the run and have been well schooled for this her chasing debut and with a first time tongue tie likely to bring about improvement she looks the one to be on with Harry Skelton taking off a handy 10 pounds. Salesin rates the main danger on his latest third behind At The Money in a hurdle. He is another that is sure to have been well schooled but the fact that connections have already gone for the blinkers is off putting. Pongo's Nephew had every chance until falling two out last time out. If his jumping holds up he will be a danger to all but that is a big if. Royal Master hails from a yard in top form and was a fair fourth behind Oniz Tiptoes on his chasing debut he is sure to have learnt from the experience and he will not be far away. Of the remainder Charge It looks the stables second string on jockey bookings but Tony McCoy would not be able to do the weight and he is another worth a look in the market, but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum Beautiful Night gets our vote.
Beautiful Night (FR) 7-1 (10-4) Mid-division, hit 5th, headway on outside 7th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 10, 26l behind Ouh Jay (10-10) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Royal Master 5-1 (10-13) In touch, chased winner 4 out to between last 2, soon ridden, no extra flat, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 7, 17l behind Oniz Tiptoes (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m nov chs (4) gf in Jun.
Pongo's Nephew 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, led approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, every chance when fell at the last in race won by In Extra Time (11-3) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jul, 13 ran.
No Greater Love (FR) 4-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, 7th of 9, 42l behind Yankee Holiday (10-8) at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Rinty (NZ) 100-1 (10-13) Prominent, ridden after 4th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out pulled up 3 out in race won by Osana (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb, 17 ran.
Salesin 11-8fav (10-12) In touch and jumped violently right 1st and 2nd, ridden 4th to chase leaders and weakened after 3 out, 3rd of 10, 23l behind At The Money (10-12) at Warwick 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Knocker Jock (FR) 9-2 (10-6) Led to 3rd, not jump well throughout, lost place approaching 6th, rallied to chase leader 7th, led briefly after 7th, one pace from 3 out, 4th of 12, 29l behind Mylo (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in May.
Earl Of Spectrum (GER) 16-1 (10-6) Slowly away, well behind until 5th, never dangerous and tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Millards Lad (11-4) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf, 11 ran.
Working Late 11-1 (10-10) Held up, reminders after 4th, jumped slowly 5th, struggling 7th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Young Owen (10-10) at Worcester 2m chs 0-90 (5) gf in May, 8 ran.
Society Buck (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Snipe (9-13) at Worcester 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Apr, 13 ran.
Gortnavarnogue (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Pulled hard, went prominent 3rd, led next, headed after 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 16l behind Tarkesar (12-1) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl (5) gs in Jul.
Travello (GER) 25-1 (10-12) Led, blundered 5th, headed and weakened approaching 3 out, mistake last, 4th of 13, 23l behind In Extra Time (11-3) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jul.
Charge It (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Prominent, lost place 5th, 11th of 14, well behind Mr Wiseguy (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jul.
