chased winner who went clear 8th, joined for 2nd 11th, closer after 12th, dropped to 3rd 4 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out
made all, set steady pace, went clear 8th, reduced lead after 12th, ridden before 2 out, stayed on gamely from last, driven out, unchallenged
held up in 3rd, disputing 2nd place 11th, closer after 12th, outright 2nd 4 out, ridden before last, kept on same pace run-in
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JACKS LAST HOPE, no match for The Unit at Hexham, has taken well to chasing and is a thoroughly likeable and consistent type. He seems most likely to give his running and receives the nod in a tight heat. Souriyan has been mixing fences and hurdles and scored at Cartmel latest but does lack the consistency of the joint topweight. Scoop The Pot is an obvious candidate for Hobbs and Johnson as he makes just a second start over fences, having been outclassed by Cyrname on his only previous outing over the larger obstacles. He shaped well over hurdles last time after an absence and should go well in receipt of 6lb from the penalised pair. Chimes Of Dylan has plenty to find on the book.
Jacks Last Hope 2-1 (11-4) Prominent, slow 1st, challenged 12th, led before last, headed and not pace of winner flat, 2nd of 8, 5l behind The Unit (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f (4) gd in Jun.
Souriyan (FR) 4-5fav (11-0) Chased leaders, reminders after 8th, struggling 4 out, 15 lengths 3rd last, rallied before last bend, led entering straight, soon clear, won at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) gf in Jun beating Its Pandorama (11-0) by 9l, 7 ran.
Scoop The Pot (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Held up in last pair, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, effort approaching last, never a threat, 3rd of 6, 7 1/4l behind Sky Pirate (10-10) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Chimes Of Dylan (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Led until 1st, prominent, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 9, 28 1/4l behind Ready And Able (11-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
