Lough Rynn continues to flatter to deceive and so we will side with recent winner Fisherman Jack ahead of Foly Pleasant. A recent winner at Sedgefield over an extended trip, the 13-year-old evidently gets on well with jockey Jodie Mogford. He goes on any ground but certainly wouldn't mind any further rain and he is respected, although it must be added that he is yet to carry more than 11 stone 3 pounds to victory. Lets Go Dutch is a course and distance winner but like many in this field he isn't getting better with age and his recent run was poor although he may have come on for it. Avione has bits of form that give him a chance, whilst Outside Investor comes here in fairer form than most. Foly Pleasant could be a more viable danger as his recent run over hurdles wasn't bad and he should appreciate this drop in trip today. A terrible race really, but Fisherman Jack can win again.
Fisherman Jack 9-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, headway and in touch 10th, led 12th, made rest, stayed on well from 2 out, won at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Jun beating Shulmin (10-4) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Cusp 16-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, challenged 7th, every chance 3 out, weakened last, 6th of 16, 14l behind Red Jester (10-3) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Foly Pleasant (FR) 9-1 (11-4) Always prominent, ridden and chased leaders 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 23l behind Public Esteem (11-3) at N Abbot 3m 3f ldy hcp hdl (5) sft in Jun.
Desert Tommy 14-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, jumped slowly 2nd, soon lost place, ridden in rear from 6th, detached from 10th, 6th of 9, 43l behind Apollo Creed (10-12) at Worcester 2m 7f nov chs (4) gf in Jun.
Big John Macarty (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, mistake 12th, weakened 4 out and pulled up at the last in race won by Keepitsecret (11-6) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Jun, 13 ran.
Lough Rynn (IRE) 9-2 (10-11) Tracked leaders, joined winner 13th, ridden after 3 out, led last, soon headed, no extra, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Bay Mouse (11-5) at N Abbot 3m 2f cnd hcp chs (5) gf in Jun.
The Sportsman (FR) 50-1 (10-11) Led, ridden and headed after 4th, weakened quickly, 14th of 18, well behind Double The Trouble (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f amt hcp hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Avoine (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Towards rear, headway approaching 10th, soon ridden, lost place and struggling 12th, went moderate 3rd last, 3rd of 12, 17l behind Kingfisher Niamh (11-4) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Jun.
Hercules Morse (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) In touch until 8th, tailed off when pulled up at the 11th in race won by Classic Clover (11-12) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Mar, 12 ran.
Tipp Top (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Led to 3rd, lost place 7th, soon behind, 6th of 11, 43l behind Vital Spark (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Lets Go Dutch 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along 10th, weakened from 4 out, 5th of 8, well behind Croc An Oir (10-10) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in May.
Outside Investor (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Chased leader, led 9th, ridden after 3 out, headed next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 12l behind Los Suenos (10-7) at N Abbot 2m 5f chs (5) gf in Jun.
