held up mid-division, headway after 3 out, kept on to take 2nd towards finish
with leader, disputed lead 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, driven out
held up mid-division, hit 6th, headway from 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, soon weakened
chased leaders, led 5 out, headed approaching 2 out, every chance last, no extra when lost 2nd towards finish
in rear when brought down 5 out
held up, brought down 5 out
towards rear, fell 5 out
close up, ridden after 5 out weakened from 3 out
led to 5 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
held up and keen, weakened 5 out
held up, ridden approaching 2 out, soon headway, one pace
Nonrunner
CARTIER OPERA is a nominal suggestion in an open race where Alfatrix and Intense Suspense are amongst those that could go well. Cartier Opera's case is hardly watertight and rests on the possibility that his trainer can eke out a few pounds of improvements at a track where her horses are worth following. Certainly his recent efforts in the form book aren't much to write home about but it's possible that he may have needed the runs. Intense Suspense had discovered the winning habit between the flags before making a winning return over hurdles but he has changed hands since disappointing in July. Alfatrix lacks a recent run but proved to be a relatively consistent performer and should find a weak race such as this within his grasp at some stage. Won More Night represents an in-form yard so is considered in a race where few boast solid credentials but a chance is taken that this is the time to side with Cartier Opera.
Alfatrix (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up, headway 7th, tracked leader 3 out, soon ridden, one pace, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Silver Adonis (11-8) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Bennynthejets (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Chased winner, driven and outpaced 3 out, lost place before next, soon ridden and no impression, left 4th last, weakened flat, 5th of 12, 28l behind Sabre Hongrois (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Aug.
Rince Donn (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, pushed along and some progress after 9th, went modest 4th after 3 out, no impression, 4th of 8, 26l behind Folk Tune (11-3) at Towcester 2m beg chs (4) gf.
Croon 3-1fav (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 10, 25l behind Dark Energy (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug '08.
Won More Night 22-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, some headway on inside approaching 4 out, soon no impression, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 10, 24l behind Zorro De La Vega (10-12) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs.
Wherrimon 13-2 (10-13) Held up in touch, headway to track leading pair 9th, held when fell 3 out, in a race won by Shergill (10-13) at Fakenham 2m 7f nh nov hdl (3) gf in May, 7 ran.
What Happened 6-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway and in touch 9th, chased winner 2 out, lost 2nd after last, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 10l behind Silver Steel (11-9) at Kelso 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd.
Musical Weld 100-1 (11-2) Behind from 3rd, tailed off 6th, left 4th 2 out, 4th of 5, well behind Snap Tie (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m noc chs (2) gf.
Intense Suspense (IRE) 10-3fav (10-4) Mid-division, headway 5th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 17, 32l behind Willies Way (11-10) at Bangor 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jul.
Zaydar (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, well behind She's No Muppet (10-7) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Sep.
Cartier Opera 5-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, led after 8th, headed 4 out, mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 30l behind Good Old Days (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-85 (5) gd in Sep.
Marado (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Towards rear, mistake and reminders 6th, ridden 8th, behind when pulled up before 10th, in a race won by Jacarado (10-13) at Towcester 3m hcp 0-90 (5) gf, 13 ran.
