tracked leader, blundered 2nd, led 9th, headed approaching last, no extra
in touch, chased leading pair from 3 out, weakened last
held up, no chance from 5 out, pulled up before last
in touch, joined leaders and blundered 8th, weakened 3 out
led, headed 9th, ridden 2 out, kept on again to lead last, ran on
held up, stayed on from 4 out, went 3rd approaching last, no chance with leading pair
never a factor
Nonrunner
Laoch Dubh can defy top weight here, but several have to be considered as having realistic chances, including Dancewiththedevil and Charge It. The selection carries a penalty for success at Uttoxeter a week ago, when making all in a similar race. Similar tactics may be employed today on what is the only runner on the card for trainer Charlie Mann. Charge It has more than a stone less to carry round, has done well this summer at Newton Abbott and Worcester when coming from off the pace. Tony McCoy will want to stay in touch with Laoch Dubh, but may be prepared to bide his time Dancewiththedevil is another consistent sort who'll probably be held up. Think of the Money is making her seasonal debut and has won here in the past, but we think the most likely winner is Laoch Dubh.
Laoch Dubh (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Made all, clear from 5 out, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf beating Kirby's Vic (10-11) by 15l, 8 ran.
Dancewiththedevil (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Charge It (11-3) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Think of The Money 7-1 (10-1) In touch, outpaced 4 out, headway after 2nd last, not fluent last, stayed on well flat, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Waterspray (11-3) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Sept.
Silvergino (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) In touch, headway after 9th, ridden after 12th, weakened after 4 out, 7th of 16, 41l behind Outside Investor (10-6) at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd.
Inmate (IRE) 11-2fav (11-6) Towards rear and keen, headway 5th, led 7th, headed 8th, weakened approaching 3 out, behind when pulled up at the last in race won by Lowe Go (11-7) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl (5) gf, 16 ran.
Drum Native (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Held up, always behind, 7th of 11, 33l behind William Butler (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
Colemanstown 100-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, took keen hold, no chance after 8th, 8th of 9, 48l behind Red Jester (10-3) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in May.
Najca De Thaix (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Led 3rd, headed after 4 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 24l behind William Butler (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
Charge It (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Held up in touch, hit 3rd, led 7th, driven out, won at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf beating Sarobar (9-10) by 2l, 10 ran.
