mistake 1st, in touch, weakened after 3 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 7th, weakened 4 out, tailed off
raced wide, close up, chased leaders 2 out, driven approaching last, chased leader soon after, kept on to lead near finish
mistake 3rd, always in rear, tailed off 11th, pulled up 2 out
held up in rear, headway approaching 12th, driven in 4th after 2 out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened and edged left flat
always in rear, struggling 10th, tailed off next
always in rear, tailed off
mistake 1st, in touch, ridden and lost place 12th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
in mid-division when blundered, pulled up and dismounted 5th
chased leader to 6th, hit next, not fluent 8th (water), weakened 12th
led, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened rapidly, blundered 2 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, blundered 11th, headway approaching 4 out, 3rd on outer and challenging when pecked badly 2 out, driven to lead approaching last, kept on well, headed near finish
always in rear, tailed off
THINK LUCKY is a tentative recommendation to see off Paradise Expected and Paperchaser. David Pipe's representative is still a maiden under all codes though had ran creditably enough in defeat over hurdles. The assessor uses that mark on a switch to the larger obstacles. Paradise Expected has the edge of chasing experience. That said, she was worryingly pulled up sharply on her most recent visit to the racecourse. Paperchaser was well supported when landing an event at Perth in July. He gets on well with Campbell Gillies and the market has to be watched again this evening. Pure Magic posted a 40/1 shock at Newton Abbot. There appeared to be no fluke on that occasion though it had followed precious little on the formbook. Stepchange was well held in plating company latest but the booking of Robert Thornton catches the eye. Alecia is moderate though should ensure that they go off at a decent lick. Think Lucky is the pick.
Moulin de La Croix 5-1 (10-10) Took keen hold, in touch, went left after 7th, no chance with front pair, disputed moderate 3rd approaching 3 out, 3rd of 7, 33l behind Rhinestone Ruby (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jul.
Ma Chara (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Behind when fell 4th, in a race won by Wins Now (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs sft in Jul, 16 ran.
Think Lucky 11-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, ridden and beaten before 2 out, 4th of 17, 11l behind Willies Way (11-10) at Bangor 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jul.
Silver Dollars (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Led to 3rd, chased winner to 9th, behind after next, 7th of 9, 25l behind Vial De Kerdec (10-8) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Paradise Expected 6-1fav (10-13) In touch, not fluent 4th, weakening when not fluent 11th, no chance when jumped slowly 13th, tailed off and pulled up before next, in a race won by Changing Lanes (11-3) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Jul, 13 ran.
Pas De Baratin (FR) 66-1 (10-1) Never better than mid-division, last of 13, well behind Oldrik (11-5) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Jan.
Milesian King (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Always in rear, struggling 9th, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Classic Shot (11-3) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jul.
Ask Oscar (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division, weakened 11th, 6th of 11, 49l behind Masterpoint (10-11) at Stratford 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Jul '08.
Stepchange (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened last, 5th of 13, 39l behind Cooksgrove Lady (10-0) at Hexham 2m 4f sell (5) gd in Jun.
Pure Magic (FR) 40-1 (10-13) Held up off the pace in mid-division, headway 10th, went 2nd after 4 out, led 3 out, strongly pressed from next, kept on gamely flat, won at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Jul beating Moon Melody (11-9) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Alecia (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Led, not always fluent, headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 17, 19l behind Willies Way (11-10) at Bangor 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jul.
Mysaynoway 15-2 (11-7) Led, blundered and headed 3 out, weakening when jumped left last, 4th of 10, 6l behind Morenito (11-10) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp 0-90 (5) gf in Jul.
Paperchaser 4-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, effort approaching 10th, mistake 4 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 39l behind Burgess Hill (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Jul.
Luce Bay 80-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden 7th, driven and one pace from 2 out, 7th of 14, 11l behind Admiral Savannah (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
