held up, in 4th, went 2nd from 5th, led after 4 out, headed 2 out, weakened flat
tracked leaders, 2nd after 4 out, led 2 out, not fluent last, driven out
behind, closed 5th, close 3rd 2 out, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner towards finish
tracked leader until 5th, weakened 4 out
jumped right (got worse as the race went on), led, clear after 1st until 5th, headed after 4 out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Kalondra justified good market support when breaking his maiden over course and distance last time and looks on the improve. He could progress quite considerably if proving more amenable to restraint but the bare bones of his form afford him strong claims here anyway. Mere Anarchy has failed to sparkle the last twice, whilst Novemberstorm has shown some ability in both point-to-point and bumper company and now faces a hurdle for the first time in public. He has been partnered by the trainer's son the last twice but Sam deserts him here to partner TRAFALGAR ROCK (NAP). Very consistent on the Flat for Mark Johnston, the Mount Nelson gelding was most impressive in scoring on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter and looks an exciting addition to the Dr Newland string for the current campaign.
Mere Anarchy (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Led to 1st, with winner until pushed along after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression, 3rd of 5, 22l behind Kid Valentine (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 5f (4) gd in Jun.
Trafalgar Rock 6-4fav (11-0) Held up, towards rear on outside, headway before 3 out, led going well when not fluent 2 out, clear before last, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Jun beating Sensible Simpson (11-0) by 9l, 9 ran.
Playingwithnumbers (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, in touch in mid-division, not fluent 7th, mistake 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, dist behind Sweetlittlekitty (10-5) at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in Jun.
Twister Mix 16-1 (11-0) Held up, outpaced 8th, well beaten 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Worcester 2m 7f mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Blackdown Hills 12-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, pressed winner, reminders when lost place after 7th, weakened quickly and pulled up soon after, at Fontwell 2m 6f (4) hvy in Feb.
Kalondra (IRE) 2-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, smooth headway before 2 out, led run-in, kept on well, won at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Jul beating Shah Of Persia (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Novemberstorm (IRE) 9-4 (10-9) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 23l behind Turn Turk (10-5) at Worcester 2m (6) gd in Jun.
