mid-division, not fluent 1st, not much room on inside before next, pushed along 4th, struggling 3 out
held up, not fluent 3rd, always towards rear
took keen hold in touch, lost place 3rd, headway 5th, hung right after 2 out, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, chased winner after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, no impression when not fluent last
held up, last when not fluent 3 out, never on terms
mid-division on outside, hampered 2nd, headway 3rd, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, headway when not fluent 2 out, stayed on same pace
prominent, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, stayed on same pace from next
prominent, jumped left 2nd, lost place after 4th, weakened after 3 out
held up in rear, mistake 5th, headway approaching 2 out, soon weakened
took keen hold, with leader, mistake 3 out, soon led, clear when not fluent last, ran on well
in touch, ridden in 4th after 3 out, weakened approaching last
reluctant to race, never on terms
led, not fluent 5th, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden and lost place approaching 3 out
Nonrunner
A race little better than plating grade and it could be worth taking a chance about GOOD OLD DAYS. Kim Bailey's charge has lost a bit of confidence over the larger obstacles but a rating of 97 over hurdles is certainly a helpful one all things considered. Sommersturm would be very much of interest if the market vibes are positive. Hoar Frost is typical of the sort that Jim Best has often visited the winners enclosure with. Dormouse has shown plenty of resolution in his Market Rasen success whilst Mark Rimell had an overdue winner the other day so don't rule out Nesnaas, who has placed off similar marks in the past. Le Toto should be suited by this drop in trip.
Hoar Frost 9-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along 5th, no extra from last, 4th of 15, 7l behind General Smith (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Aug.
Art Deco (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, hit 3rd, chased clear pair approaching 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 9, 17l behind Saltagioo (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Good Old Days (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Held up in 4th, took keen hold, lost place 10th, behind when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Good Company (11-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Aug, 9 ran.
Dormouse 9-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, headway on outside after 3 out, ridden to lead narrowly before next, hit and headed last, rallied flat, regained lead near finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sep beating Manshoor (10-4) by nk, 11 ran.
Sommersturm (GER) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division on outside, chased leaders 2nd to 4th, soon behind, no danger after, 6th of 13, 24l behind Marc Aurele (11-0) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Sep.
Marie De Laufon (FR) 7-1 (11-9) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, headway 5th, challenging when left in lead approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, no extra close home, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Royal Flynn (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Sep.
Phoenix Eye 14-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway on inner approaching 2 out, soon ridden, no impression, 4th of 12, 26l behind Jeu De Roseau (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sep.
Romney Marsh 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, led 6th, headed 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 12, 38l behind Happy Fleet (10-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (5) gd in Sep.
Nesnaas (USA) 11-2 (10-10) Mid-division, not always fluent, jumped slowly and lost place 6th, behind 9th, mistake next, tailed off, 7th of 10, 41l behind Courella (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Sep.
Le Toto 7-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 45l behind Bollywood (9-7) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Apr.
Manshoor (IRE) 13-2 (10-4) Mid-division in touch, headway 3 out, ridden to challenge next, led last, kept on under pressure until headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Dormouse (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sep.
Keyneema 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, not much room 2nd, headway 6th weakened next, 10th of 14, well behind Days Of Pleasure (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Glan Lady (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, fell 4th, in a race won by Royal Flynn (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Sep, 12 ran.
Wee Ziggy 8-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, tailed off before 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Desert Soul (11-10) at Sedgefield 2m 5f cond nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Sep, 11 ran.
Mucho Loco (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along and struggling towards rear before 3 out, never in contention, 8th of 15, 9l behind Quiditch D'ouxy (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr '09.
Spider Boy 12-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along approaching 4th, outpaced from 7th, left poor 3rd 4 out, never dangerous, 3rd of 8, well behind King Raven (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
