mid-division, headway after 14th, losing place in 7th when hit normal 4 out, not fluent when no extra next
prominent, led after 4th, clear after 12th until not fluent 14th, headed after omitted 3 out, no extra last
held up in mid-division, weakened after 16th
chased leaders, lost place after 4th, 9th 4 out, headway from omitted 3 out, challenged 2 out, soon led, clear last, comfortably
led until after 4th, mistake 9th, weakened after 16th
mid-division, headway 8th, not fluent 16th, 8th and losing place normal 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway when not fluent 10th, lost place after 16th, weakening in dispute of 11th normal 4 out
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, fell 10th
held up in rear, not fluent 10th, well beaten after 16th
held up towards rear on outside, some headway but still inly 10th normal 4 out, soon weakened
held up in mid-division, headway 16th, 5th normal 4 out, close up 2 out, no impression on winner last, 3rd and hanging left flat, stayed on same pace
prominent, led after omitted 3 out, joined next, soon headed, no extra flat
tracked leaders, pulled up before 5th
held up towards rear, not fluent 1st, headway when not fluent 16th, 6th normal 4 out, 2nd last, no impression on winner, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, mistake 13th, not fluent next, 3rd normal 4 out, no extra last
held up in rear, pecked 15th, not fluent next, well beaten before normal 4 out
always towards rear
mid-division, headway 5th, 4th when not fluent normal 4 out, no extra 2 out
held up in rear, last 8th, jumped right 11th, ridden and no impression 16th, disputing 11th normal 4 out
A very nice prize and the prospect of good jumping ground has attracted a huge field headed at the weights by Southfield Vic, who completed a double over the trip before being found out when stepped up in class at Aintree. His trainer also runs Keltus, who was a bit disappointing when beaten at Fontwell in May. Vintage Vinnie won a Listed contest at Market Rasen in September but is 13lb higher after scoring at Aintree while Templestatefloresco warmed up for this with an easy victory over timber at Fontwell. Jonjo O'Neill has three entries and IN THE ROUGH, who loves it around here, could come out best of the trio and follow up his victory over the track in May. There are numerous dangers including Shelford, who is 13lb lower than his hurdles mark, the surprise bet365 winner Henlann Harri, and especially Optimistic Bias, on a four-timer and still looking leniently treated.
Southfield Vic (IRE) 7-2 (12-2) Tracked leaders, unsighted when mistake 1st, ridden 4 out, 3rd next, no impression and one pace before 2 out, lost 3rd last, 4th of 10, 15 1/4l behind Virgilio (11-12) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in May.
Vintage Vinnie (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Tracked leader, led 3rd, clear next, unchallenged after, hacked up, won at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Buachaill Alainn (11-8) by 22l, 5 ran.
Upswing (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Held up behind, pushed along before 12th, headway before 13th, weakened from 4 out, 8th of 11, dist behind Beeves (11-8) at Perth 3m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Tempestatefloresco 8-13fav (10-12) Pressed leader, hit 4th, led 8th, travelling best approaching 2 out, came easily clear, won at Fontwell 2m 6f (4) gd in Jun beating Steel Bob (11-5) by 13l, 5 ran.
Silver Man 3-1fav (11-6) Made all, ridden and drew clear final 150 yards, stayed on gamely, won at Cartmel 3m 5f hcp (3) sft in May beating Valleyofmilan (10-9) by 6l, 9 ran.
Keltus (FR) 13-8fav (11-12) Held up in touch, headway tracking leading pair when bumped 12th, not fluent 4 out, 2nd soon after, ridden and about 1 length down last, driven to lead run-in, headed final strides,, 2nd of 5, hd behind Kilfinichen Bay (11-10) at Fontwell 3m 1f hcp (3) gd in May.
Kilfinichen Bay (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along before 3 out, looked just about held in 3rd last, stayed on under pressure run-in, led final strides, won at Fontwell 3m 1f hcp (3) gd in May beating Keltus (11-12) by hd, 5 ran.
Still Believing (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, left 2nd when hampered 7th, challenged on inside after 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace flat, 2nd of 4, 2l behind Heist (11-8) at Ffos Las 3m hcp (3) gs in May.
Ozzy Thomas (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) Held up behind leaders, hampered before 3rd, closed going well 13th, led 3 out, clear from next, eased towards finish, won at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) gd in May beating Hedley Lamarr (10-12) by 12l, 5 ran.
Join The Clan (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Disputed 2nd behind clear leader, 3rd when blundered 9th, 4th and no impression last, 4th of 8, 21 1/4l behind Morning Royalty (10-6) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (2) sft in May.
West Wizard (FR) 10-1 (11-4) Held up behind, ridden and headway before 2 out, kept on same pace, lost 3rd place run-in, no extra, 4th of 7, 15 3/4l behind Lord Ballim (10-7) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
In The Rough (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway from 10th, 2nd 4 out, 6 lengths down 2 out, closed last, stayed on, led towards finish, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (3) gs in May beating Solstice Son (11-8) by 1l, 10 ran.
Henllan Harri (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Made all, ridden after 2 out, hard pressed flat, kept on gamely, just held on, won at Sandown 3m 5f hcp (1) gd in Apr beating Vyta Du Roc (10-11) by hd, 13 ran.
Berea Boru (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, blundered and rider lost iron briefly 15th, outpaced when not fluent 3 out, hit 2 out, driven along in 3rd after 2 out, ridden and weakened run-in, 4th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Optimistic Bias (11-6) at Stratford 3m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Shelford (IRE) 5-2 (11-3) Pressed winner, not fluent 5th, mistake 14th, no impression 4, 2nd of 3, 16l behind El Bandit (10-12) at Warwick 3m 1f (2) gd in May.
Gentleman Jon 12-1 (10-2) Pushed along after 1st and to lead after 2nd, headed after 4 out, well beaten from next, 4th of 6, 15 1/2l behind Alcala (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Fact Of The Matter (IRE) 11-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway on inside 10th, outpaced when hit 3 out, mistake next, rallied and went 3rd last, stayed on, no impression on winner, 3rd of 10, 10 3/4l behind Virgilio (11-12) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in May.
Optimistic Bias (IRE) 9-4fav (11-6) Chased leaders, went 2nd 10th, led after 14th, ridden and headed briefly after 2 out, soon in front again, idled run-in, just held on, won at Stratford 3m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Gorsky Island (11-4) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Aerlite Supreme (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, headway 11th, challenged 2 out, ridden after last, led run-in, kept on and headed close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Beeves (11-8) at Perth 3m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Magic Money 6-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, in 6th before 4 out, soon headway, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 4th of 9, 12 3/4l behind Indian Temple (11-8) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
