held up mid division, weakened after 11th, blundered next, pulled up 3 out
held up, ridden 3 out, kept on from 2 out, no impression
held up, in touch, outpaced after 11th, kept on from 2 out, no impression
held up, in touch, soon chasing leaders, challenged 3 out, went 2nd and held last, quickly pulled up when faulted flat
led, reminders 5th, headed 6th, remained close up, reminders again after 8th, outpaced 3 out, kept on from last
held up towards rear, ridden and weakened approaching 11th
tracked leader, made most from 6, clear approaching last
tracked leaders, pushed along approaching 8th, weakened from 11th, pulled up before last
in rear, ridden 3 out, never on terms
FLEMISH INVADER failed to justify market support at Perth but can make amends here by getting the better of Giolla De and Ballygalley Bob. Like many from the yard, Flemish Invader was pitched into handicap company for his chase bow and he was well backed to get the better of some experienced campaigners. Ultimately, a couple of mistakes proved costly but this smaller field will suit and he can set the record straight. Giolla De has only managed to get his head in front on a couple of occasions but he was well supported on debut for this yard only to fall before the race had really got underway. He's been given plenty of time off and may have more to offer for his current connections. Ballygalley Bob is a thorough stayer and scored on his only visit to the track and should go well but it's possible that he may prefer an even stiffer test. Harris Bay is well handicapped but hasn't proved easy to catch right whilst Manbow and Mandingo Chief have both had their problems. Aberdeen Park has been in good form over hurdles and is worth considering on her chase bow given her yard's good strike rate at this track and she does have some course form. However, she doesn't appeal as an obvious improver now chasing unlike Flemish Invader.
Aberdeen Park 11-4fav (11-0) Led 2nd to 5th, lost place 8th, ridden after 9th, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Two Miles West (11-2) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Jul.
Giolla de (IRE) 85-40 (11-6) Held up, stumbled 2nd, fell 6th, in a race won by Pairc Na Gcapall (11-4) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Apr, 4 ran.
Harris Bay 10-1 (11-8) Disputed 3rd, tracked winner 8th, ridden when mistake 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 5, 18l behind Fire And Rain (11-9) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Flemish Invader (IRE) 11-4fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, in third and held when stumbled last, weakened flat, 4th of 13, 10l behind Kells Castle (10-9) at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Sep.
Cold Mountain (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Keen, led, headed 5th, chased winner until 11th, moderate 3rd when blundered 3 out, soon lost 3rd place and weakened, 4th of 6, 37l behind Nagam (11-8) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
Manbow (IRE) 7-4fav (10-7) Held up in touch, soon pushed along, weakened 12th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Mandingo Chief (10-2) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gf in Apr, 4 ran.
BallyGalley Bob (IRE) 13-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, challenged 14th, outpaced 17th, 4th and beaten when blundered 3 out, 6th of 18, well behind Laertes (11-6) at Perth 3m 7f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Mandingo Chief (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Tracked winner, hit 5th, hit 7th, reminders approaching 9th, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 8, 22l behind Striking Article (11-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf.
The Walnut Tree (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Ran in snatches, well there 11th, weakened 2 out, 5th of 13, 18l behind Jacarado (10-13) at Towcester 3m hcp 0-90 (5) gf.
