led, hit 7th and headed briefly, soon in front again, went clear 3 out, reduced lead when mistake and unseated rider 2 out
held up in last pair, steady headway out wide 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, closing when left in clear lead next, driven out
tracked leading pair, went 2nd and mistake 3 out, soon ridden and dropped to 3rd, weakened into 4th soon after, no chance when went right 2 out and last
chased leaders, outpaced and struggling after 4 out, weakened and behind before next, tailed off when went wrong and pulled up before 2 out
always in rear, never a factor, tailed off
held up in 5th on inside and pushed along at times, driven before left 2nd and hampered 2 out, mistake last, stayed on same pace under pressure run-in
kept wide, tracked leader, led briefly 7th, well held when mistake and lost 2nd 3 out, soon beaten in 3rd
POLISH has found his form again following a lay-off and is still throw in on past form. Aramax’s Cartmel victory has worked out well but he’s 6lb higher here and wouldn’t want any more rain. Jet Of Magic was an all-the-way winner here in first-time cheekpieces four weeks ago, however, and that will have boosted confidence while Willaston made giant strides in the spring and bids for a hat-trick following a break. Butler's Brief is seeking a third win here but is upped in class today.
Jet Of Magic (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Made all, not fluent 4th or 7th, clear 3 out, reduced lead towards finish, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (2) gd in Jul beating Mr Yeats (10-2) by 3 3/4l, 8 ran.
Aramax (GER) 9-2 (11-7) Held up rear of mid-division, closed 7th, went 2nd final bend, led run-in soon clear, easily, won at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in May beating Scrum Diddly (10-10) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Willaston (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division, closed from 8th, 1 length down when left in lead 3 out, jumped right and not fluent 2 out, stayed on gamely flat, won at Haydock 3m hcp (2) gd in May beating Bold Endeavour (11-13) by 2 1/4l, 16 ran.
Alfa Mix 40-1 (12-0) Mid-division, slow 4th, not fluent and weakened 4 out, soon well behind, pulled up after, at Perth 3m 3f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Clear The Runway (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway before 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off 2 out, 9th of 12, 30l behind Too Friendly (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Polish 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders on outside, lost place after 6th, closed before 9th, soon pushed along, went 2nd when mistake 2 out, not fluent last, edged left and no impression flat, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Gentleman Valley (11-9) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Butler's Brief (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Led, increased tempo 3 out, ridden and joined 2 out, rallied approaching last, regained lead flat, ran on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Jul beating Tango Echo Charlie (11-6) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
