led until 2nd, prominent, led 7th, headed after 4 out, one pace last
tracked leaders, ridden after 8th, challenging when hit 4 out, soon led, headed last, held by winner after, stayed on
held up in rear, mistake 4th, behind next, jumped left and mistake 6th, soon pulled up
with leader, led 2nd, headed 7th, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, headway after 6th, lost place before 4 out
chased leaders, not fluent and one pace 2 out, 5th and no impression last
held up towards rear, not fluent 8th, good headway before 3 out, led last, ran on well
held up in rear, mistake 5th, modest headway 4 out, not fluent and well beaten from next
held up in mid-division, headway on inside 4 out, every chance 2 out, stayed on same pace flat
Wetherby scorer Groomed is effective on all types of going and appears to have rediscovered his best form since joining Sue Smith. Callum Bewley's claim takes care of a recent weight rise and the six-year-old has to go on the short-list. Another Flutter might be a shade high in the weights but should run well again while Respectueux has recorded back-to-back victories at Newton Abbot this month. No Likey won over course and distance last month before finishing second at Worcester. He finished nine lengths ahead of GOING CONCERN on the latter occasion but there was a lot to like about Evan Williams' chasing debut that day and he'll know more here. Dougie Costello's mount is potentially well treated on his hurdles form so gets the nod.
Mister Matt (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Led, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 30l behind Fair Dilemma (11-11) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
Groomed (IRE) 2-1 (11-7) Led, clear until 2nd, headed 8th, led after 9th, headed 3 out, switched right after 2 out, led again flat, stayed on, won at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs in May beating Inoogoo (11-6) by 2l, 6 ran.
Jack The Gent (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Tracked leader, led 4th until 5th, led 6th, headed when jumped slowly 7th, last after, weakened 3 out, last of 4, well behind Grey Life (11-0) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft.
Respectueux (FR) 9-4fav (11-12) Jumped well, made all, ridden before 2 out, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Newton Abbot 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd beating Chance Encounter (10-11) by 5l, 8 ran.
Prince Des Marais (FR) 25-1 (11-9) Led, headed before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 8th of 9, 16l behind Qoubilai (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Nikos Extra (FR) 16-1 (11-11) Held up mid-division, went 3rd before 8th, ridden after 2 out, chased winner before last, kept on, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Got Attitude (11-3) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gf.
No Likey (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Always prominent on inside, every chance when not fluent 2 out, one pace before last, no chance with winner flat, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Great Link (11-7) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs.
Safari Journey (USA) 8-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway after 10th, 5th when hit 4 out, stayed on take 3rd flat, unable to challenge, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Forever My Friend (11-12) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Going Concern (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Prominent, outpaced in 3rd 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no chance with winner, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Great Link (11-7) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs.
Another Flutter (IRE) 4-1 (10-13) Tracked leader, not fluent 6th, hit next, outpaced when mistake 3 out, mistake 2 out, went 2nd before last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Engai (11-2) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in May.
