tracked leaders, reminders approaching 7th and soon lost place, chased leaders approaching 11th, weakened from next
held up mid-division, chased winner approaching 4 out, ridden and stayed on from last
held up mid-division, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
held up, pushed along, weakened approaching 11th, pulled up before next
led to 12th, weakened after 4 out
tracked leaders, outpaced approaching 13th, no impression from 4 out
tracked leader, hit 8th, led 12th, hit 3 out, driven out
tracked leaders, blundered 1st, blundered 2nd and unseated rider
held up, chased leaders approaching 11th, kept on from last, no impression
held up mid-division, went 3rd after 4 out, well beaten when fell last
held up, blundered badly and unseated rider 10th
Treasulier should make a bold bid but preference is for LAVENOAK LAD whilst Makin A Fuss is worth monitoring on his chase bow. The last named is bred to make a chaser and it would be no surprise to see him show up well on his debut over the larger obstacles if the market gives out the right signals. Lavenoak Lad was still in contention when falling at this track on his reappearance but he had won well in June on his penultimate start and looks to have more to offer under these conditions. Treasulier has regularly made the frame in similar contests but struggles to get his head in front and looks vulnerable once again although he may well pick up some more prize money. Sir Winston doesn't have too many miles on the clock and can't be ignored whilst Gunship has enough form in the book to make him of interest on his return to racing under Rules and could go well but Lavenoak Lad is fancied to make up for his untimely departure last time.
Alam (USA) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leading pair until 9th, weakened after 11th, tailed off, 5th of 6, 45l behind Fighting Chance (11-12) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp 0-100 (4) sft.
Makin A Fuss 8-1 (11-6) In touch, headway when mistake 3 out, soon ridden, every chance soon after last, just held, 2nd of 11, ns behind Well Green (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Lavenoak Lad 15-2 (11-0) Led, headed 6th, remained with leaders, led again 11th, fell next, in a race won by Fortification (11-6) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft, 6 ran.
Folie A Deux (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, mistake 4 out, no chance next, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Northern Quest (11-4) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jul, 12 ran.
The Arsonist (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked winner, jumped right and not fluent 3 out, lost 2nd 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 6, 12l behind Fighting Chance (11-12) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp 0-100 (4) sft.
Treasulier (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Chased leading pair, left chasing winner at 17th, every chance 3 out, ridden approaching next, no extra and held from last, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Tarquinius (11-5) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs.
Tavalu (USA) 28-1 (10-9) Always in rear, 11th of 14, 50l behind Far More Serious (11-12) at Hereford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
Sir Winston (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway 14th, held when blundered badly 2 out, 6th of 17, 24l behind Extra Bold (11-6) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
Gunship (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Made all; unchall, won at Larkhill 3m ptp fm in May beating Rye Brook (11-0) by 5l, 5 ran.
Rojabaa 7-2 (10-0) Took keen hold, held up, headway into 3rd after 13th, pushed along, one pace and held when slithered on landing 3 out and pulled up, in a race won by Dusk (10-9) at Lingfield 3m nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs, 6 ran.
Ere Alfie (IRE) 9-4fav (11-0) Chased leading pair until outpaced before 4 out, 3rd of 4, 27l behind Ayemdee (11-9) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp chs (0-95) (5) hvy.
High Bray (GER) 80-1 (10-11) Towards rear, mistake 6th, no chance after next, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Call Me Sam (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (4) gf in Sep.
Whatcanisay 20-1 (11-0) In rear, struggling after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Far More Serious (11-12) at Hereford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd, 14 ran.
