tracked leaders, lost place from 8th, pulled up before 4 out
led, soon clear, headed 3 out, ridden before last, no impression
tracked leader until after 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next
in rear, headway from 4 out, kept on before last, no impression
held up towards rear, hit 10th, ridden and headway before 3 out, weakened before next
held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, weakened before last
tracked leaders, led 3 out, kept on well before last
held up mid-division, weakened from 8th, pulled up before 3 out
held up mid-division, headway to go 3rd before 4 out, weakened and lost 3rd from last
mid-division, blunderd and unseated rider 5th
held up towards rear, ridden before 4 out, never dangerous
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Paul Webber and Sue Smith have both trained the winner of this twice in recent times and have interesting candidates today. The former saddles Marley Roca, who looked a progressive chaser in the spring though has yet to win away from Stratford. But we prefer YOU KNOW YOURSELF, who had gone over the top when disappointing at Ayr in April but had looked one to follow at Carlisle earlier having also made a favourable impression over these tricky fences last November. Border Reiver went close at Sedgefield last month and is only a couple of pounds higher here, but Horseshoe Reef gets no respite from the handicapper and Douryna's jumping will be put under scrutiny around here. Otage De Brion, Knockavilla and Le Roi Rouge all return from a break but wouldn't be far away if fully wound-up.
Otage De Brion (FR) 8-11fav (12-4) Jumped left throughout, led until 2 out, soon outpaced by winner, lost 2nd flat, 3rd of 4, 34l behind Assassino (11-5) at Fakenham 3m hts chs (6) gf in May.
Safari Adventures (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Jumped right, led until 10th, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Door Boy (10-9) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Apr, 10 ran.
Knockavilla (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Led, ridden before 3 out, hit and headed 2 out, one pace when hit last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 7l behind Alfie Sherrin (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov chs (3) gs in Jan.
Le Roi Rouge (FR) 14-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 40l behind Gansey (11-7) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Feb.
You Know Yourself (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Led, took keen hold, headed 9th, ridden and lost place 12th, behind 14th, mistake 3 out, almost carried out 2 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind On His Own (10-7) at Ayr 3m 1f nov chs (2) gd in Apr.
Meet The Critics (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear on outside, jumped right, headway after 12th, led 2 out, stayed on well, won at Newbury 2m 6f nov hcp chs (0-125) (3) gs in Mar beating General Kutuzov (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Persian Gates (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) In touch and keen, with leader from 5th, led next, mistake 7th, clear froom 2 out, stayed on well, eased towards finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Sep beating Farmer Frank (11-7) by 17l, 9 ran.
Zazamix (FR) 20-1 (11-10) Held up mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 6th of 7, well behind Knight Legend (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Jul.
Douryna 6-4fav (11-12) Led until 2nd, chased leader, under pressure approaching 4 out, led next, headed approaching last, weakened flat, 2nd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Crannaghmore Boy (10-13) at Hereford 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Morning Moment 7-1 (11-1) Made all, hit 8th, ridden after 3 out, clear last, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Jul beating The Duke's Speech (10-11) by 6l, 7 ran.
Border Reiver 16-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, headway on outside 4 out, led approaching last, hung left flat, headed post, 2nd of 12, nk behind Dusky Bob (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Sep.
Marley Roca (IRE) 7-2fav (10-8) Chased leaders, 3rd 3 out, 2nd next, led on inside after 2 out, in command last, stayed on well, won at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May beating Exulto (10-5) by 7l, 8 ran.
Horseshoe Reef (AUS) 9-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, chased winner 12th, hit 3 out, no impression next, one pace, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Benbane Head (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gf in Sep.
Mr Crystal (FR) 25-1 (11-4) Behind, outpaced 11th, never on terms, 5th of 8, 18l behind Fiendish Flame (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov chs (3) gs in Feb '10.
