chased leader, led before 8th, narrow lead when ran out 3 out
led, headed before 8th, pushed along before 3 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, struggling from 7th
held up towards rear, hampered 6th, ridden and headway before 2 out, one pace
prominent, challenged last, kept on to lead towards finish
prominent, left in lead 3 out, ridden before last, kept on and headed towards finish
in rear, ridden after 4 out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and weakened before 2 out
held up towards rear, fell 6th
chased leaders on outer, ridden before 2 out, kept on run-in
This won't take much winning but most of these struggle to get their heads in front. Head Of The Class is probably a bit flattered by his form figures while Blue Top has been well beaten on the Flat since his fourth at Uttoxeter in July. Silver Vogue has scope but lacks a recent run and softer ground would have suited Kathlatino. BRUNELLO has only made the frame once in nine tries over timber but he only weakened at the last when fifth at Kelso recently following a break. If Ryan Day can conserve his stamina, he could go close today.
Oscar O'scar (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) In touch, not fluent 1st, hit 3rd, pushed along and lost place 5th, rallied before 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on, 4th of 15, 4l behind Lovey Dovey (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Sep '13.
Head Of The Class (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Tracked leader until before 2 out, soon weakened, last of 4, 29l behind Man Of Plenty (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Blue Top 16-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, jumped right 2nd, ridden before 3 out, no extra from next, 4th of 14, 21l behind Jaja De Jau (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Jul.
Bob's Call (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, pushed along 5th, soon lost place, 9th of 15, 29l behind Acordingtoscript (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f cond hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Brunello 6-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, led before 2 out, headed 2 out, one pace, 5th of 8, 8l behind Burnt Sienna (10-13) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs.
Trafficker (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, lost place before 4th, well beaten after 7th, 6th of 10, well behind Ballycoe (10-12) at Worcester 2m 7f mdn hdl (5) sft.
Silver Vogue 20-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders in 4th, weakened from 4 out, 6th of 9, 46l behind Master Red (11-6) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Izbushka (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Led until after 3rd, weakened before 4 out, 7th of 11, 28l behind Vosne Romanee (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f 3yo hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Dont Call Me Oscar (IRE) 9-4fav (10-4) Chased leaders, weakened before 2 out, 12th of 17, well behind Ereyna (11-6) at Towcester 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in May.
Kathlatino 20-1 (10-4) Held up in rear, under pressure 4 out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 41l behind Be Bop Boru (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Mar.
Blue Sea Of Ibrox (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Brave Spartacus (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd.
