in touch, led after 4 out, headed after 2 out, no extra
pulled hard, led and soon clear until 5th, headed after 4 out, quickly weakened
mid-division, went 2nd approaching 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders and keen, hit 4th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before next
in touch, headway 4 out, one pace from 2 out
in touch, chased winner after 2 out, kept on
in touch, led after 2 out, driven out
held up mid division, lost place 5th
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, one pace from next
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4th
mid-division, pushed along approaching 5th, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway 5th, one pace from 3 out
chased leader, weakened 2 out
TREVIAN is the one to beat on the evidence shown so far, and unless any of the newcomers are anything special, then we will take Tim Vaughan's gelding to flourish. Exposed as moderate on the flat, it is unlikely that the selection will prove to be much better over hurdles, however his two runs have been filled with promise. His trainer only sends two horses to the meeting and whilst stamina may still be a slight concern, the hope is that he can last home. Sorento Moon is a potential improver after his fair enough effort in a recent seller, whilst Cape Dancer and Cosby Jemma have both shown some semblance of ability in two starts apiece. March Mate, Boy Dancer, Motafarred and Sendale look to be the most interesting of the newcomers, with March Mate seen as the biggest threat. Bryan Ellison won this race last year with Hue and although March Mate is not as highly rated on the flat, this four-year-old should give a good account of himself. Motafarred is rated in the mid-seventies on the level and whilst stamina is not necessarily assured, having won over a mile and a half on the flat when trained in Ireland it would be a surprise were he not to stay the trip. Night Force has had one start so far, finishing fifth in a bumper at Catterick, but with the stable in such good form it would be unwise not to include him on any shortlist. A competitive finale, in which we will plump for Tim Vaughan's Trevian.
Baaher (USA) 66-1 (10-5) Held up, headway and in touch 3 out, ridden and weakened next, 8th of 14, 28l behind Noble Alan (11-5) at Perth 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Sept.
Bandos 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 15, 35l behind Yorkshire Blue (9-4) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gf in Sept '07 (Flat).
Ben Bacchus (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Chased clear leader, under pressure 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 37l behind Levera (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Boy Dancer (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and not much room approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Bavarian Nordic (8-13) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sept (Flat).
Cabin Gate (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, some headway over 6f out, weakened 4f out, 7th of 10, well behind Wheyaye (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Inwaan (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway when fell 4 out in race won by Proper (10-13) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug, 11 ran.
March Mate 9-2 (10-0) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 14, 10l behind Emirate Isle (10-10) at Carlisle 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gd in Aug (Flat).
Motafarred (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inside, driven and outpaced over 3f out, one pace final 2f, no impression, 7th of 11, 13l behind Rose Street (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug (Flat).
Night Force 8-1 (10-12) Soon with leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out, 5th of 8, 34l behind Evelith Regent (10-9) at Catterick 2m nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Nufoudh (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 10l behind Varinia (8-8) at Ripon 6f app sll (6) gd in Aug (Flat).
Sendali (FR) 3-1fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 13l behind Merrymaker (9-7) at Catterick 2m hcap (6) gs in Sept (Flat).
Trevian 3-1 (10-12) In touch, headway 3 out, tracked winner approaching 2 out, weakening when mistake last, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Film Festival (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Warm Tribute (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden halfway, weakened and edged right over 1f out, 7th of 8, 19l behind Arganil (9-3) at Hamilton 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Sept (Flat).
Anne Sian (IRE) 200-1 (10-5) In touch, lost place 5th, soon behind, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Summer Lodge (11-5) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Cape Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Held up, chased clear pair approaching 3 out until soon after, no impression, 4th of 12, 28l behind Sharevar (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Crosby Jemma 14-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, chased clear pair after 3 out, no impression, 3rd of 12, 26l behind Sharevar (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Sorrento Moon (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, outpaced 2 out, rallied approaching last, no impression, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Hawksbury Heights (11-5) at Hexham 2m sll hdl (5) gs.
Maria Antonia (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Held up, effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, well behind Qulinton (10-2) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy in Mar.
