led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened before next
prominent, 2nd from 3rd, led before 3 out, headed approaching next, one pace
mid-division, struggling 7th, well beaten 4 out, pulled up before next
held up towards rear, headway on outside 2 out, led flat, soon clear, eased close home
held up towards rear, headway 8th, led before 2 out, headed flat, weakened towards finish
raced wide, not fluent, mid-division, headway 8th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace
in rear, not fluent 4th or 6th, ridden and struggling 7th, behind 4 out, pulled up before next
towards rear, ridden 8th, well beaten after 4 out
chased leaders, not fluent and beaten 3 out, weakened before next
prominent, reminder after 6th, every chance before not fluent 2 out, stayed on same pace and went 2nd flat, no impression on winner
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Quite a few with solid claims including recent Uttoxeter one-two Arthur Mc Bride and Theatre Goer. The former was gaining a first hurdling success and appeals as the sort likely to improve with racing now he's off the mark for the Twiston-Davies team. Both go on the shortlist along with the unexposed Charlie Breekie who looks on a nice mark for Ben Pauling to work with on the back of a couple of promising Southwell efforts, especially now he goes up in trip. Volcanic, last-time winner Harristown and the consistent Hold Court could all play a part in an open contest but LISTEN AND LEARN has been brought steadily to the boil this term and should produce a good effort at a price over a trip he's guaranteed to stay well.
Volcanic (FR) 13-2 (11-12) Led, headed after 3 out, one pace final 150 yards, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Ballyknock Lad (11-5) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Harristown 11-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, led narrowly after 8th, driven clear before last, ridden out flat, kept on, won at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gs in Jul beating Man Of Plenty (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Theatre Goer 4-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 2 out, challenged last, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Arthur Mc Bride (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Hold Court (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up, in rear, headway 3 out, 2nd before last, stayed on flat, unable to challenge, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Ballyknock Lad (11-5) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Skylander (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Towards rear, pushed along 2nd, never on terms, well beaten from 3 out, 6th of 9, 21 1/2l behind Al Alfa (11-3) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in May.
Arthur Mc Bride (IRE) 3-1fav (10-11) Tracked leader until not fluent 4th, stayed well in touch, led 3 out, not fluent 2 out, pressed when not fluent last, stayed on, in command towards finish, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Jul beating Theatre Goer (11-8) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Charlie Breekie (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, outpaced 3 out, driven to chase leaders before next, soon ridden, stayed on to take 3rd near finish, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 8, 6 1/2l behind Mr Mcguiness (11-2) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Do We Like Him (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Always in rear, behind 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Westend Prince (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Prominent, jumped left 1st, jumped left and hit wing next, lost place before 5th, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 10, dist behind Courtlands Prince (11-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Victor Leudorum (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) In rear, struggling from 7th, pulled up before 3 out, at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Listen And Learn (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, not fluent 6th, headway before 4 out, 3rd before 2 out, stayed on, no impression on winner, 3rd of 14, 7 1/4l behind Veneaux Du Cochet (10-13) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
