held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, went 2nd after 2 out, edged left, led, bumped flat, driven out
chased leaders, ridden after 7th, went 2nd 3 out until after 2 out, one pace last
in touch, raced keenly, beaten 3 out
held up, struggling after 7th
took keen hold, mid-division, not fluent 7th, soon dropped rear
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, led approaching 3 out, hit 2 out, headed, not much room flat, no extra
pulled hard, held up, struggling after 7th
held up towards rear, hit 7th, soon struggling, tailed off
pulled hard, tracked leaders, led after 7th until approaching 3 out, soon weakened
chased leader until ridden after 7th, weakening when mistake 3 out
held up towards rear, not fluent 7th, never near leaders
took keen hold, led until after 7th, weakened approaching 2 out
ran in snatches, in touch, lost place 3rd, stayed on under pressure from 2 out, not troubled front 2
Nonrunner
Quite an interesting finale to which Present may be the answer although Don't Be Bleu looks sure to have a say in the outcome. A concern with regard to the selection is how much her recent exertions have taken out of her; she's had four starts since May and has spent a fair bit of time travelling having raced at courses as far apart as Yarmouth and Perth. However, she appears to be thriving at present and won well enough at Perth (albeit in a maiden hurdle) to suggest that she may be able to hold her own back in handicap company. Craughwell Suas has her stamina to prove at this trip and her latest effort doesn't augur well for her chances of getting home whereas the evidence would point to this trip being a bare minimum at best for Don't Be Bleu. That said she won well over a marginally longer trip last time and is clearly a capable performer having won two of her last three starts; sandwiched between those wins is a 'P' which is a worry given that there was no obvious excuse for the poor showing. Jonjo O'Neill runs She's Beautiful but, to be blunt, she has looked modest at best over hurdles and has a good bit to prove as do a few of the remainder. She's one that would be of interest if attracting market support with Sister Agnes and Another Storm others worthy of a cursory glance. However, Present looks pretty solid and is the percentage call.
Don't Be Bleu (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, all out, won at Stratford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun beating Noble Minstrel (11-9) by a hd, 15 ran.
Treaty Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Held up in touch, joined leaders after 3rd, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 13, 10l behind Cyd Charisse (11-6) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Craughwell Suas (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2 out, headed approaching last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 10l behind Honeybrook (10-6) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Solway Sunset 10-1 (11-0) In touch, lost place 5th, headway after 7th, weakened after next, 10th of 18, well behind Romping Home (11-12) at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
Present 12-1 (10-10) Towards rear, headway from 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, ran on strongly, won at Perth 2m 4f mrs mdn hdl (4) gf beating Za Beau (10-6) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Another Storm 40-1 (10-11) Held up, ridden 3 out, went moderate 3rd approaching next, no impression, 4th of 13, 21l behind Delayed Approach (11-0) at Southwell 2m 5f mrs mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Alpha Juliet (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Pulled hard, held up, effort 8th, weakened 9th, mistake 3 out, 7th of 16, well behind Sheriff Hutton (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Longstone Lass 14-1 (11-9) Led to 2nd, remained prominent, weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 11, well behind Bond Cruz (11-1) at Worcester 2m sll hcp hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Hiho Silver Lining 16-1 (11-0) Led, not fluent 3rd, headed after 7th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Native City (11-1) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun.
She's Beautiful (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, jumped left throughout, behind from 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Atacama Star (11-1) at Hereford 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Jan, 11 ran.
Maizy Missile (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) Mid-division, mistake 3rd, headway 7th, led before 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakening when mistake and unseated rider at the last in race won by Don't Be Bleu (11-7) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun, 1.
Pips Assertive Way 9-1 (10-6) Led, headed 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 13, 22l behind Kinfayre Boy (9-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hcp hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Sister Agnes (IRE) 100-1 (9-12) Never fluent and always in rear, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Qrackers (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Cat Six (USA) 33-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure when mistake 6th, weakened before 3 out, 6th of 11, well behind Leamington Lad (11-6) at Worcester 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gf.
Marktic Fashion (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Led, ridden and headed approaching 6th, remained close second until hampered on bend approaching 2 out, one pace after, 4th of 12, 16l behind Cornish Flame (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 3f sll hdl (5) gd in Jun.
