held up, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, no impression last
held up, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, soon ridden and one pace
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and stayed on for 2nd when hampered last, held flat
behind, reminders 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, hit 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headed 3 out, ridden next, stayed on under pressure flat
mid-division, hit 6th, mistake and lost place 8th, pulled before next
in touch, mistake 7th, lost palce 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, lost pace 6th, behind when pulled up before next
made all, ridden after 2 out, stayed on under pressure flat
mid-division, lost place 8th, soon behind
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
close up, chase winner after 4 out, ridden 2 out, jumped right last, weakened flat
always behind
chased winner to after 4 out, soon beaten
mid-division, outpaced after 4 out, ridden and kept on from next, no impression
chased leaders to 4 out, soon behind
Tynedale is a tough sort and he represents good value to confirm his superiority over his old rivals Russian Sky and Totally Scottish. However, this is far from a straightforward task and the likes of Cantgeton, Like A Lord and Haut De Gamme also have to be respected. Haut De Gamme races of a mark 12lb lower than his chase rating and arrives in good heart. The Ferdy Murphy-trained gelding has taken on some useful types of late and should appreciate the ease in grade this afternoon. He holds solid claims at this level. So does Cantgeton, who has also faced a good caliber of opponent since the start of the season. He has steadily crept up the weights after a series of good performances but may still have more to offer. Even so, the form of Martin Pipe's runners is a serious concern and a careful eye on the betting market is recommended before getting involved with the top weight. Like A Lord made all when winning a novice event at Worcester in the summer and is going the right way. This softer surface combined with a long absence and an 8lb higher mark are worries for Sue Smith's representative, though, and, he may have too much on his plate today. Another to mention is the lightly raced River Alder, who comes into the race as the least exposed runner in the field. Her trainer has high hopes for her, with a crack at the Scottish National being the long-term plan. This looks a stepping stone on her way to full fitness and she is one to seriously monitor as the season goes on. Totally Scottish and Russian Sky are capable of making this a real test and are dangerous to rule out. However, they are also notoriously hard to win with and have been very expensive to follow. Therefore, the nomination goes to Tynedale, who still has scope to improve at this stage of his career. A good rest through the summer seems to have revitalised the six-year-old and he looks a fair option for each-way punters to latch onto in an extremely tough race to assess.
Cantgeton (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, jumped left 3 out, close up 2 out, on pace, 6th of 23, 13l behind Hordago (10-1) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-135 (C) gs in Nov.
Haut de Gamme (FR) 11-1 (10-6) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, pushed along approaching 2 out, stayed on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Jazz d'Estruval (10-9) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl (B) sft.
Hidden Bounty (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up, ridden to chase leading pair soon after 3 out, one pace before last, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind The Market Man (11-10) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gd in Nov.
Ballybough Rasher (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Held up, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up at the 15th in race won by Direct Access (10-0) at Newcastle 3m lst hcp chs (A) sft in Nov, 12 ran.
Great As Gold (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Mid-division, ridden 7th, weakened quickly, 11th of 13, well behind Vicario (10-12) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft.
River Alder 7-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, headway 4 out, led last, ridden out, won at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gf in May beating Penny Pictures (11-9) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Totally Scottish 11-1 (11-0) Mid-division, close up 6th, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, kept on, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind River Mist (11-0) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd.
Mobasher (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Mid-division, mistake 7th, headway approaching next, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out, 8th of 15, 16l behind Valley Ride (11-11) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (C) hvy.
Like A Lord (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) Made all, clear approaching 3 out, ran on well, won at Worcester 3m nov hdl (E) gf in Jun beating Seeador (10-12) by 8l, 16 ran.
Old Feathers (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Held up, headway after 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened before next, 9th of 15, 21l behind Valley Ride (11-11) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (C) hvy.
Russian Sky 6-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden 2 out,chased winner between last 2, kept on flat, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Jethro Tull (9-12) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gs in Nov.
Roobihoo (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) In touch until lost place 3 out, 8th of 11, 36l behind Mister Arjay (11-2) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft in Oct.
Ashleybank House (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, lost place 3rd, tailed off when pulled up at the 7th in race won by Villon (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m beg chs (E) hvy, 10 ran.
Day Of Claies (FR) 7-4fav (11-4) Chased leaders in 4th, hit 6th, chased leading pair from 9th, driven before 3 out, no impression when hit 2 out, 3rd of 7, 14l behind Super Lord (10-12) at Windsor 3m nov hdl (E) gd in Nov.
Altitude Dancer (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Behind from halfway, 14th of 17, 50l behind River Mist (11-0) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd.
Corbie Lynn 33-1 (11-4) Always behind, tailed off from 2 out, 7th of 12, 42l behind Jethro Tull (9-12) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gs in Nov.
Simply Mystic 14-1 (11-5) Always behind, 6th of 11, 32l behind Fard Du Moulin Mas (10-10) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gs.
Burren Moonshine (IRE) 11-4 (11-1) With leader, led 7th until 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, 5th of 9, 22l behind He's A Leader (11-3) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Nov.
Tynedale (IRE) 17-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, outpaced 2 out, no impression, 5th of 13, 4l behind Texas Holdem (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Nov.
Celtic Blaze (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd 5th, blundered next, lost place 8th, weakened 3 out, 4th of 6, 15l behind Miss Shakira (10-9) at Leicester 2m mrs nov chs (E) gf in Nov.
