King's Counsel produced an excellent effort back over hurdles at Market Rasen last month, finishing second to the progressive Royale's Charter. But he's been put up 8lb by the handicapper, which seems harsh. AP McCoy is an interesting jockey booking for the hat-trick-seeking Sharadiyn though he, too, has shot up the weights since completing a double at Southwell in the summer. Lap Of Honour and Glorybe both return from a break but Danceintothelight has been in action on the Flat and Joe Colliver reduces his welter burden by 7lb. CUNNING CLARETS was highly tried in the spring and will have needed his run at Market Rasen in August - Richard Fahey's unexposed six-year-old may be the one to beat today.
Charlie Crab 16-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, hit 7th, soon lost place, 12th of 14, 42l behind Synchronised (10-4) at Haydock 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb '09.
Teenage Idol (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) With leader, led after 3rd, ridden and headed approaching last, lost 2nd place, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Remember Now (11-4) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
King's Counsel (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Led, ridden and pressed from 2 out, headed final 100 yards, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Royale's Charter (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Sep.
Sam Lord 12-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, behind when fell last, in a race won by Bellvano (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 2f nov chs in May, 9 ran.
Sharadiyn 5-2 (11-5) Made all, not fluent 2 out, driven out, won at Southwell 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Aug beating Paddy The Hare (10-12) by 3l, 8 ran.
Gentleman Jeff (USA) 8-1 (10-9) In rear and in touch when blundered badly and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Humbie (10-6) at Haydock 2m nov hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Mar, 4 ran.
Favours Brave 13-8fav (10-11) Made all, drew clear between last 2, driven out, easily, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug '10 beating Treason Trial (10-12) by 19l, 7 ran.
Cunning Clarets (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) In touch in mid-division, headway after 5th, not fluent 3 out, no extra approaching last, 6th of 10, 12l behind Silver Lily (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Aug.
Lap of Honour (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Held up in last pair, headway approaching 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on to go 3rd flat, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Dorabelle (10-10) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl (2) gf in Jun.
Ashburton Lad (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, mistake 7th, weakened 10th, 10th of 13, 39l behind Giovanna (11-5) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May '09.
Glorybe (GER) 7-2 (11-0) Held up in touch, went 4th before 3 out, ridden after 2 out, led after last, kept on well, won at Wetherby 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in May beating Jaya Bella (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Red Skipper (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway to go 5th before last, kept on, 4th of 9, 12l behind Folk Tune (10-11) at Hexham 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Sep.
Danceintothelight 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division, hard ridden approaching 6th, soon weakened, 9th of 10, well behind Bold Sir Brian (11-1) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hdl G2 (1) gs in Mar.
