held up in rear, raced keenly, mistake 9th, well beaten approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out
mid-division, lost place after 7th, headway approaching 9th, weakened before 2 out, tailed off
in rear, last after 9th, headway last, hanging left flat, never troubled leaders
held up in rear, not fluent 6th, headway approaching 3 out, no extra flat
mid-division, lost place 3rd, headway approaching 8th, led before 2 out, clear last, coaxed home
mid-division, reminder after 4th, headway approaching 7th, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner
led to 2nd, led 5th until after 9th, weakened 2 out
led 2nd to 5th, lost place 8th, ridden after 9th, soon weakened, tailed off
held up mid-division, lost place when not fluent 7th, headway on inside approaching 3 out, weakened before 2 out
always prominent, led after 9th, edged right after 3 out, soon headed, one pace flat
tracked leaders, raced keenly, ridden after 9th, weakened 3 out
Nonrunner
HORSEFORD HILL can take this race with Openide and Mith Hill on the shortlist. One of the casualties of the Nicky Henderson ban, Horseford Hill has now joined Julia Tooth. While comparisons between the two trainers are fruitless, it could be worth chancing that the bookmakers forget about one or two of the smart runs that had obtained prior to a dismal effort at Newton Abbot. Openide ran on stoutly to post victory on his most recent start. The apple of his trainer's eye, he should run another solid race here. Mith Hill bounced back to form with a win at Perth. The visor that accompanied that run has been replaced by the cheekpieces that he normally wears. Go Amwell has been busy on the all-weather though does stay three miles. Aberdeen Park isn't the most foot perfect of individuals though that hasn't stopped her having a solid chance of a three timer. Oniz Tiptoes was predictably outclassed in the Summer Plate but is conceivably well placed to prosper off his current hurdling mark. Pips Assertive Way knows how to win around here although the mare's most recent effort was in plating company. Two Miles West hasn't won as many races as he should and the blinkers are reached for in an effort to extract some of his latent ability. Horseford Hill gets the nod.
Horseford Hill 16-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 9, 10l behind Benetwood (11-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd.
Barneys Mate 25-1 (10-5) Held up, ridden and some progress from 8th, no impression from 3 out, 8th of 12, 39l behind Last Flight (9-9) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Jun.
Openide 5-1 (11-2) Held up in rear on outside, headway 11th, closed to go 2nd when went left 2 out, led approaching last, soon clear, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd beating Mylo (10-6) by 10l, 14 ran.
Go Amwell 20-1 (10-11) Held up, headway 9th, went 2nd 2 out, stayed on from last, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Magical Legend (11-11) at Market Rasen 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Mar.
Two Miles West (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, went 3rd soon after 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 16, 9l behind Marked Man (11-4) at Hereford 3m 1f cond hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Jun.
Mith Hill 5-1 (10-8) Held up, headway to go in touch approaching 6th, ridden 2 out, led between last 2, driven out, won at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd beating Tarkani (10-8) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Ocean du Moulin (FR) 20-1 (11-4) Struggling 13th, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Freeline Fury (10-3) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Aberdeen Park 7-4fav (11-6) Chased leader until ridden after 8th, responded to pressure to challenge after 2 out, led last, stayed on well, won at Bangor 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gd beating Potemkin (10-11) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Snake Hips 7-2 (11-0) Raced keenly, mid-division on outside, headway when hit 13, outpaced after 4 out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, well behind House Of Bourbon (10-7) at Southwell 3m 2f mdn chs (4) gd.
Olmeto Collonges (FR) 7-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, outpaced after 6th, no impression after, 4th of 9, 17l behind Dirar (10-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Oniz Tiptoes (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway 10th, ridden after next, 4th when mistake 2 out, hit last, no extra, 6th of 16, 7l behind Nostringsattached (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f listed hcp chs (1) gd.
Pips Assertive Way 6-1 (11-9) Made virtually all, ridden approaching last, stayed on well flat, won at Worcester 2m 4f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs beating Queen Excalibur (10-8) by 8l, 12 ran.
