tracked leader, lost place 9th, soon in rear, pushed along 11th, ridden 14th, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd 9th, led 4 out, ridden and not fluent 2 out, edged left flat, headed towards finish
close up in rear, pushed along 15th, ridden and weakened 3 out
close up, tracked leaders 10th, chased leader 3 out, ridden to challenge approaching last, stayed on to lead towards finish
led, 4 lengths clear 4th, reduced lead 15th, ridden and headed next, chased leader until next, weakened flat
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Fingerontheswitch is 5lb lower than over hurdles and a clear round would probably see him in the firing-line. Steps And Stairs won twice earlier in the year and could figure if fully wound-up. THE HAPPY CHAPPY was in good form around this time last year and is only a pound higher than his last winning mark. He’s had wind surgery since disappointing in the spring and goes well fresh. Square Viviani looks the pick of Micky Hammond’s two runners and has place claims while Hexham second The Paddy Pie and the race-fit Kilfinichen Bay are others to consider.
The Happy Chappy (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Held up, behind after 13th, tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Good Man Vinnie (11-1) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp (3) gd in May.
The Paddy Pie (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, slow 7th, led approaching 3 out, soon headed, rallied after last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Sophie Olivia (10-10) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Shady Glen (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Led 2nd, headed 13th, lost place 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 6th of 10, dist behind Atlanta Ablaze (11-2) at Bangor 3m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Fingerontheswitch (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) In touch, pushed along 9th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 6, 16 1/2l behind Commodore Barry (11-12) at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Kilfinichen Bay (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Led after 1st to 13th, led 4 out, ridden and hung right approaching 2 out, headed last, soon beaten, 2nd of 5, 9l behind Mercers Court (11-2) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Chase The Wind (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Led, mistake 8th, headed 11th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 7, 35 3/4l behind Another Frontier (11-4) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Steps And Stairs (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, mistake 6 out, joined leader 4 out, led next, stayed on strongly, won at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Cusheen Bridge (12-0) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Lord County (FR) 10-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, outpaced before 2 out, rallied to lead before last, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Apr beating Sackett (11-6) by 2l, 6 ran.
Square Viviani (FR) 12-1 (12-2) Always in rear, left in modest 4th 2 out, never dangerous, 4th of 7, 17 3/4l behind Reverse The Charge (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Knocknamona (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Behind, struggling 11th, tailed off 5 out, moderate 4th, 4th of 8, dist behind Misfits (10-12) at Hexham 3m hcp (4) sft in Oct.
