tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, jumped slowly and ridden 7th, reluctant from 3 out, not run on last
pressed leader, led 3rd, joined and ridden 3 out, headed 2 out, stayed on same pace
held up behind leaders, closed 6th, went 2nd next, challenged 3 out, led next, stayed on well
held up behind leaders, pushed along 4th, weakened after 7th, tailed off
led until 3rd, tracked leader until 7th, soon not much room, no impression from 3 out, weakened last
held up in rear, mistake 1st, not that fluent after, reminders 6th, behind after next, tailed off
held up, took keen hold, jumped slowly 2nd, mistake 4th, ridden after 6th, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out
Oasis Knight will be popular in view of his high-profile connections and has paid his way this term with two victories. However, he hasn't always looked overly impressive and made pretty heavy weather of landing the odds at Market Rasen last time. He may be the sort that only ever does just enough but AGHILL may have his measure in receipt of 7lb. Moved to Lawney Hill, the gelding scored with any amount in hand at Sedgefield over a marathon trip and Aidan Coleman will almost certainly look to maximise his stamina. He looks another example of his talented handler's ability to improve horses moving to her care. Midnight Fun is is splendid form and can't be ruled out if turning up after running in the opener at Worcester yesterday.
Oasis Knight (IRE) 4-11fav (11-5) Put off by rival running out when jumping slowly and left pressing leader 1st, ridden after 3 out, forced ahead flat, in command towards finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gf beating Tower (10-9) by 1 3/4l, 5 ran.
Aghill (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Mid-division, closed 6th, led approaching 2 out, clear before last, very easily, won at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun beating Maolisa (10-8) by 9l, 11 ran.
Midnight Fun 7-2fav (11-8) Chased leaders, led approaching 2 out, clear when hit last, kept on well (no time taken), won at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd beating Moon Melody (10-8) by 6l, 12 ran.
Beat The System 33-1 (11-6) Led, headed 4th, tracked leader, ridden 6th, led again 2 out, driven and headed last, one pace and lost 2nd post, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Delcombe (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Dec '09.
Dont Tell Sailor (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Chsd ldrs, prog aftr 5out & ld aftr 4out, 3l adv & clearly gng best when good jump 2out, sow, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd in May beating Fear Glic (12-0) by 8l, 17 ran.
Mybandman Bandmaster gelding out of Anditover.
Black Eye Friday (IRE) Pilsudski gelding out of Susy In The Summer.
Almighty Bruce (USA) 50-1 (11-2) Prominent, took keen hold, lost place 6f out, weakened 4f out, 8th of 12, 28l behind Rysbrack (11-2) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
