Dan Skelton should find a race for Delgany Demon as his mark continues to tumble. Pena Dorada won at Cartmel eight days ago but, like fellow veteran Silver Man, is hard to catch right nowadays. Classical Milano does best when allowed his own way out in front and that seems unlikely today. JOT’EM DOWN came up against a well-handicapped rival at Cartmel last time but pulled clear of the third and can go one better today. Land League showed some promise over fences in 2017 and has more scope than the majority.
Delgany Demon 9-1 (11-0) In rear, not fluent and pushed along 8th, some headway 4 out, never on terms, 5th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Wilberdragon (11-2) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Silver Man 14-1 (11-2) Mostly chased leader until 4 out, chased leaders, weakened 2 out, 5th of 7, dist behind The Jam Man (12-2) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Day Of Roses (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, headway 12th, mistake 15th, outpaced after 16th, weakened from 4 out, 4th of 6, 30 3/4l behind Max Do Brazil (11-4) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Scottshill (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway 8th, lost place 14th, tailed off 2 out, 9th of 13, dist behind Dutch Canyon (10-6) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Jot'em Down (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Not fluent 1st, chased leaders, went 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 8l behind The Jam Man (12-2) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Definately Vinnie 10-1 (11-9) In rear, not fluent 9th, well behind from 14th, hampered before 4 out, 6th of 11, dist behind Midnight Folie (11-4) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Miss Batten (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Led, jumped right, headed after 14th, rallied 2 out, 3rd and beaten when hit last, 3rd of 7, 9l behind John Daniell (10-2) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Moreece (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, hampered and left 2nd behind clear leader 6th, closed 12th, dropped to 3rd 12th, went 2nd again and edged right flat, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Master Sunrise (11-4) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Classical Milano (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Held up in touch, led 9th, headed and blundered 12th, pushed along and weakened 3 out, 4th of 8, 20 1/4l behind Chanceiton (10-7) at Hexham 3m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Land League (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Chased leader until 3rd, chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, plugged on run-in, 5th of 10, 32 1/2l behind Dovils Date (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Schnabel (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, headway approaching 14th, stayed on same pace from 3 out, 5th of 13, 16l behind Home Place (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Pena Dorada (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2 out, led final 150 yards, soon clear, won at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (5) sft in Jul beating Nortonthorpelegend (11-12) by 7l, 12 ran.
High Counsel (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Led in start, held up and always towards rear, 9th of 15, dist behind Little Windmill (10-11) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Hardtorock (IRE) 11-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway before 13th, no extra from 3 out, 5th of 12, 32 3/4l behind Bletchley Castle (11-11) at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
