held up in rear, not fluent 3rd or 9th, headway after 11th, hung left from 3 out, challenged last, led close home, headed last stride
held up towards rear, reminders after 7th, headway when not fluent next, every chance 3 out, weakened after next
held up, not fluent 2nd, always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders until 11th, soon weakened
towards rear, not fluent 4th, ridden after 7th, struggling in 7th after 11th, tailed off
mid-division, headway after 9th, chased winner 2 out until last, held towards finish
took keen hold, led, mistake 6th, not fluent 9th, headed 11th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last
held up in rear, ridden after 8th, well behind 10th, pulled up before last
prominent until weakened quickly after 9th, pulled up before 11th
took keen hold, tracked leader, led 11th, headed narrowly close home, led again last stride
Nonrunner
Silver Story is sure to be popular whilst Bermuda Pointe has a good record when fresh but it would be no surprise to see MAD JACK DUNCAN attract support and he may be able to run amok. Lawney Hill has fast made a name for herself since taking out a full licence and she has proven particularly adept at getting the best out of horses that have frustrated elsewhere and of making the most of their handicap marks. Mad Jack Duncan may prove to be yet another example of her talents as he struggled when formerly under Rules but he has been in sparkling form between the flags and makes his debut over regulation fences with his enthusiasm intact. Proven claims are held by Silver Story following his win at Worcester, although it's not easy to assess the merit of that comfortable success, and Bermuda Pointe who has been at his best when fresh whilst cheekpieces may help Romping Home and Tell Me The Story is completely unexposed but ready preference is for Mad Jack Duncan.
The Duke's Speech (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always in rear, tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind Putney Bridge (10-7) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Silver Story 9-4 (11-0) Chased leaders, left in lead 5th, blundered and headed 4 out, regained lead approaching 2 out, stayed on well (no time taken), won at Worcester 2m 4f beg chase (4) gd in Jun beating Vic's World (10-4) by 7l, 6 ran.
Tell Me The Story (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 7th entering straight, soon no extra, 7th of 11, 33l behind Quiscover Fontaine (10-12) at Limerick 2m 4yo hdl sft in Dec '08.
Bermuda Pointe (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Towards rear, reminders after 7th, headway 4 out, hit 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 43l behind Noun De La Thinte (10-4) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Hold The Bid (IRE) 17-2 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway approaching and hit 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 10, 17l behind Bale O'shea (10-6) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Jun.
Red Jester 12-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway when not fluent 4th, ridden 2 out, chased winner last, no impression, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Folie A Deux (10-6) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
The Randy Bishop 11-1 (11-7) Keen, clear with one other at 11th, headed 13th, led again next, ridden and headed 2 out, tiring badly when blundered last and lost 2 places, 4th of 7, 26l behind Mutual Respect (11-8) at Fakenham 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Cadoulitique (FR) 28-1 (11-1) In touch, blundered 7th, never dangerous after, last of 7, 39l behind Trafalgar Man (10-5) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jun '09.
Funny Fellow 16-1 (11-1) In touch in chasing group, blundered 6th, weakening when fell 9th, in a race won by Fighting Chance (11-7) at Newbury 2m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Mad Jack Duncan (IRE) 8-15 (12-0) Held up; led 14; easy, won at Kingston Blount 3m ptp gd in Apr beating Velvet Dove (11-10) by 7l, 7 ran.
Romping Home (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, not always fluent, headway approaching 3 out, never on terms, 4th of 9, 31l behind Ring Bo Ree (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Nesnaas (USA) 4-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, chased winner last, no impression, 2nd of 10, 11l behind Turbo Shandy (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf.
