tracked leader, challenged 5th, led before 8th, ridden before last, driven out
tracked leaders, one pace 3 out, no extra when not fluent next
held up in touch in rear, not fluent 7th, mistake 4 out, went 3rd next, weakened before last
led, jumped big and left 1st, not fluent 6th, headed before 8th, ridden before 3 out, 1/2 length down when mistake last, stayed on
Nonrunner
Hunt Ball, a classy chaser, won twice over hurdles in May. But Nicky Henderson's stable is still flexing its muscles following a summer break and MONT CHOISY (NAP), who is receiving 14lb, was impressive when outstaying a subsequent winner here last month and can continue on an upward curve. She's Late tries a new trip after his fourth over 2m4f here in July but is still preferred to the unexposed Airpur Desbois and the mare Mrs Jordan.
Hunt Ball (IRE) 1-12fav (11-5) Made virtually all, clear approaching 2 out, cruised home, eased towards finish, won at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in May beating Goodacres Garden (10-13) by 8l, 4 ran.
She's Late 9-4fav (11-5) Led, not fluent 3 out, ridden between last 2, headed approaching last, weakened run-in, 4th of 8, 9l behind Gioia Di Vita (11-5) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Jul.
Airpur Desbois (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Behind, outpaced after 4 out, kept on under pressure approaching 2 out, left 3rd when hampered by loose horse after last, not reach front pair, 3rd of 8, 4 1/4l behind At First Light (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Aug.
Mont Choisy (FR) 13-8fav (11-2) Always prominent on inside, not fluent 6th, challenged 2 out, led between last 2, 3 lengths clear when went left and mistake last, ridden flat, kept on, won at Worcester 2m 7f mdn (5) sft in Aug beating Epic Warrior (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Mrs Jordan (IRE) 11-1 (10-6) Held up in last pair in touch, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden and behind, stayed on to take 2nd flat, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 5, 13l behind Standing Ovation (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 7f (4) gd in Aug.
