prominent, not fluent 6th, ridden next, weakened 9th
held up in rear, many mistakes, headway 8th, weakened approaching 2 out
in touch, mistake 7th, soon ridden, weakened afer 9th
held up in rear, headway 7th, went 2nd 3 out, challenged last, held close home
tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, ridden after 6th, weakened before next, pulled up after 7th
held up, headway on outside 7th, led 3 approaching 3 out, joined flat, in command close home
prominent, not fluent 5th, lost place after 8th, behind next
Barnhill Brownie should give another good account but hasn't scored since being hit by the handicapper last August and looks in need of some respite. KING'S FOREST, in contrast, is now well handicapped on his best form. He seemed to have lost his way but bounced back here last time to score with something in hand after a wind operation. He can go in again. Scotsbrook Cloud is now a remarkable 40lb higher than when scoring at Ffos Las last October but has bagged another four wins since, although a 9lb hike for the latest success may prove too much. Fade To Grey goes well here and certainly merits respect but is creeping up the weights too and Very Cool can't be ruled out either.
Barnhill Brownie (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Tended to jump right, in touch, driven along after 4th, chased leaders 7th, led before 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 10l behind Dais Return (10-2) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May.
King's Forest (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd or 6th, went 2nd 3 out, led last, stayed on well, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Jun beating Crystal Rock (11-12) by 4l, 7 ran.
E Major 14-1 (11-4) Prominent on inside, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 8th of 13, 11l behind Strumble Head (9-12) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Scotsbrook Cloud 4-1fav (11-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd 10th, led after 3 out, stayed on gamely, won at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jun beating Sendali (11-3) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Very Cool 7-2 (11-9) Led, not fluent 3rd, ridden approaching 4 out, hit last, headed flat, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Cold Harbour (11-1) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd.
Mumbles Pier (IRE) 28-1 (9-9) Always prominent, not fluent 6th, led and mistake 3 out, edged left after 2 out, driven flat, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Jul '10 beating To Arms (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Fade To Grey (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Raced wide, held up towards rear, headway on wide outside after 4 out, chased leaders 3 out, went 2nd last, closed on all out winner towards finish, always held, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Strumble Head (9-12) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Presentandcorrect (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway before 5 out, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, well behind Knighton Combe (10-6) at Uttoxeter 3m 4f lstd hcp chs (1) gd in Jun.
