held up towards rear, headway when not much room 3 out, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner
chased leaders, challenged 3 out until after 2 out, weakened flat
in touch on inside, took keen hold, challenged 3 out, not fluent 2 out, weakened final 150 yards
led, headed after last, stayed on same pace flat
tracked leaders, lost place after 7th, stumbled and well beaten 2 out
tracked leader until 3 out, lost place when not fluent next
mid-division on outside, closed 6th, jumped slightly right last 3, led after last, ran on well, clear towards finish
in rear, ridden and weakened 7th
Uncle Tone is penalised for winning a maiden hurdle over a longer trip here last time while Popping Along has been beaten since landing her maiden at Uttoxeter in May. MOLLYANNA got off the mark at Sligo last time and subsequently joined Jamie Snowden. She may be good enough as Werenearlyoutofit is having his first start since 2013 and Try Catch Me has not raced since landing a double over fences at Fontwell last year.
Uncle Tone (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, tracked leaders 8th, led when not fluent 2 out, pressed last, ridden and kept on flat, won at Worcester 2m 7f mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Magheral Express (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Mollyanna (IRE) 2-1fav (10-13) Tracked leaders, close 2nd 3 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, stayed on well under pressure from last, won at Sligo 2m mdn sft in May beating Court Challenge (10-13) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Popping Along 2-1fav (11-4) Held up, jumped right and not fluent 1st, headway before 5th, not fluent 3 out, one pace and impression on leaders 2 out, 4th of 7, 20 3/4l behind Pandorica (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (3) gd in Jun.
Sky Watch (IRE) 11-2fav (11-12) Close up, led from 4th, headed after 4 out, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 23l behind Midnight Request (11-7) at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Sovinnie (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Towards rear, struggling 8th, tailed off after 4 out, 7th of 9, dist behind Milestone (10-12) at Ffos Las 3m (4) gf in Jun.
Try Catch Me (IRE) 3-1fav (11-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led 4th, clear before 4 out, kept on well, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gs in Oct beating Mister Wiseman (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 6 ran.
Werenearlyoutofit (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Towards rear, reminders after 3rd, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and ran on flat, not reach leaders, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Prince Siegfried (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Appropriate (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Held up well in rear, tailed off, went left and mistake last, 6th of 8, 36 3/4l behind Taylor (11-5) at Exeter 2m 3f (4) gd in May.
