in rear, ridden and struggling 10th, tailed off
led, not fluent 8th, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
held up well in rear, steady headway from 10th, led last, ran on well, readily
mid-division, headway on outside 8th, ridden 4 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, 2nd after 3rd, led before 3 out, headed next, stayed on same pace last
chased leaders, led 2 out, headed last, no impression on winner flat, stayed on
held up in rear, headway approaching 4 out, soon ridden, 3rd last, unable to get on terms
mid-division, headway 9th, ridden after 4 out, no extra 2 out
tracked leaders, hit 3rd, lost place before 9th, well beaten from 11th
tracked leader until after 3rd, driven after 10th, soon beaten
Hold Court fell when last seen over fences 18 months ago but has been in great form over hurdles lately. Surf And Turf is thrown in on his best form but has been well below that lately and his jumping often leaves much to be desired, though he finished ahead of No Likey at Stratford last month. Fayette County has become very disappointing while Saint Charles may lack experience for a race like this. GABRIAL THE GREAT is also a novice but definitely seems a smarter performer over the larger obstacles – he may be better treated than some on his handicap debut.
Lost Legend (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Held up mid-division, reminder before 5 out, weakened before 3 out, 5th of 7, dist behind Casino Markets (10-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Off The Ground (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led to 3rd, every chance 5 out, weakened from next, 10th of 14, dist behind Ruben Cotter (11-11) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Gabrial The Great (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Tracked clear leader and clear of rest, some headway 3 out, lost place before next, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 5, 8l behind Venue (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Surf And Turf (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Held up in touch,, mistakes 4th and 5th, outpaced 10th, headway after 2 out, stayed on closing stages, never a threat, 3rd of 7, 6 1/2l behind Witness In Court (11-12) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
No Likey (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Led until 10th, rallied 3 out, weakened after next, 5th of 7, 14 3/4l behind Witness In Court (11-12) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Fayette County (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Held up towards rear, not fluent 9th, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, 4th and weakening last, 4th of 8, 16l behind Tindaro (11-7) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Saint Charles (FR) 4-1 (11-6) Held up, in rear, close up 9th, one pace in 4th when blundered 3 out, well held after, 4th of 6, 18 3/4l behind Stephanie Frances (10-7) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Aug.
Cusheen Bridge (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 6, 29l behind Dovils Date (10-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Hold Court (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 2 out, led flat, soon clear, eased close home, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul beating Victor Leudorum (10-1) by 4l, 10 ran.
Dushybeag (IRE) 40-1 (11-10) Chased leaders early, towards rear from 2nd, slight mistake 4th, reminders 7th and 9th, ridden in rear 11th, behind and mistake 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Limerick 3m gd in Jul.
