tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, ridden to chase winner 3 out, stayed on one pace
in touch, ridden and headway 3 out, no impression from next
close up, ridden and stumbled soon after 3 out, kept on same pace
in touch towards rear, ridden 3 out, never on terms
tracked winner until ridden 3 out, kept on same pace
in rear, ridden 3 out, never on terms
towards rear, dropped to last 6th, pushed along and struggling from 3 out
made all, ridden and jumped left 2 out, ran on
NonRunner
Sacchoandvanzetti was beaten five lengths by Presenting Pete over course and distance last month but is 5lb better off today and should get much closer. With rain forecast, conditions may yet turn in favour of RAGAMUFFIN, who gets the nod on a recent second at Worcester. Democritus won at Worcester last time and would also appreciate any easing of the ground while Neigh Botha showed some promise when trained in Ireland but may need more time.
Sacchoandvanzetti (IRE) 10-3fav (11-5) Raced on outside of field, in touch in rear, not fluent 1st, headway when not fluent 7th, went 2nd 3 out, driven after 2 out, no impression flat, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Presenting Pete (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Ibbenburen (GER) 10-11fav (11-5) Made all, clear before the last, ridden out, unchallenged, won at Kelso 2m 5f (4) gd in Oct beating Green Vault (10-12) by 2 3/4l, 3 ran.
Ragamuffin (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, switched left and every chance flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Sea The Clouds (11-13) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Round The Buoy 66-1 (11-8) Led until after 4 out, chased leaders, weakened quickly soon after, pulled up before 2 out, at Chepstow 3m hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Democritus 18-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway before 5th, led flat, driven out, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Rare Clouds (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Neigh Botha (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Always behind, 7th of 9, 17 3/4l behind Hiconic (11-2) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Howling Milan (IRE) 11-4 (11-10) Led and went clear, not fluent 2nd, steadied pace before 5th, headed before 2 out, no extra approaching last, 5th of 8, 9l behind An Tailliur (11-8) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Heross Du Seuil (FR) 28-1 (11-10) Prominent, led 2nd, jumped left 4th, headed 6th, not fluent 7th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 10, 21 1/2l behind Democritus (11-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Presenting Pete (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Prominent on inside, led after 2nd, stayed on well flat, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Sacchoandvanzetti (11-5) by 5l, 6 ran.
