held up towards rear, ridden and struggling in modest 7th 3 out, tailed off
held up towards rear and off the pace, mistake 5th, good headway approaching 9th, tracked leader 4 out, closed to lead 2 out, ridden and headed last, kept on same pace flat
took keen hold early, held up well in rear and off the pace, badly hampered after 6th, steady headway to 5th after 3 out, challenged 2 out, stayed on to lead last, ridden out flat
disputing close 5th when stumbled and fell flat after 6th
held up in mid-division and off the pace, pushed along after 9th, headway to chase leaders 3out, stayed on same pace flat
held up towards rear and off the pace, under pressure 4 out, weakened before next
tendedency to jump left, chased clear leader, closed after 3 out, weakened before 2 out
chased leaders until went lame and pulled up before 4 out
well in rear, jumped left at some flights, tailed off from 7th, pulled up after 3 out
led at strong pace and soon clear, reduced lead soon after 3 out, headed 2 out, stayed challenging in 3rd and chance last, stayed on same pace flat
Nonrunner
MITH HILL is much improved and he can take this race at the principal expense of Busker Royal and Moment Present. Good ground seems to suit Ian Williams charge and with a progressive profile on both the flat and over jumps; he ticks plenty of the right boxes. Busker Royal looks to have been campaigned with the summer in mind. The market will tell us how fit he is on reappearance. Moment Present may appreciate this faster surface. He is held in some regard by the trainer and it will be interesting to see if this will be reflected in his price. Kawagino reverts to hurdles from chases. Volador has largely been seen with plenty of give underfoot. He has won on good ground during his days in bumpers. Tannenberg looks a dour stayer and now he gets to take his chances against handicappers rather than novices. Lady Jinks made all to win at Wincanton and has claims off bottomweight. Jockeyship may be a deciding factor and with Trevor Whelan able to claim a valuable five pounds off Mith Hill, he makes plenty of appeal.
Mith Hill 8-1 (10-5) Mid-division, driven and headway 3 out, went 2nd next, ridden to lead before last, stayed on flat, won at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Mar beating Quickbeam (10-8) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Volador (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Held up in rear, headway when mistake 8th, not fluent 9th, soon outpaced, rallied approaching last, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Bella Haze (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Mar.
Ameeq (USA) 8-1 (11-5) In touch, pushed along after 4th, weakened approaching next, tailed off, 7th of 10, 45l behind Presque Perdre (10-4) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Oct.
Busker Royal 4-1fav (11-3) Chased leaders, effort after 3 out, weakening when bad mistake 2 out, 8th of 19, 45l behind Lake Legend (11-12) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Dec.
Midas Way 16-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, chased leaders 3out, soon outpaced, stayed on approaching last, never able to challenge, 4th of 12, 5l behind Alderluck (11-12) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Moment Present (FR) 13-2 (11-6) Close up on outside, ridden, outpaced 3 out, no impression from next, 5th of 7, 11l behind Special Occasion (11-10) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Dec.
Swordsman (GER) 22-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, not fluent 6th, hit 9th, behind 10th, not fluent and hampered next, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Den of Iniquity (11-12) at Newbury 3m nov hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Mar.
Tannenberg (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Prominent, hit 5th, reminders after 4 out, weakened after next, 4th of 7, 43l behind Kennel Hill (11-1) at Ludlow 3m nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Lupanar (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Behind, headway 3 out, soon no impression, 8th of 12, 16l behind Alderluck (11-12) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Lady Jinks 10-1 (10-3) Made all, set strong pace, clear 3rd, reduced lead 3 out, drew away again approaching next, 4 lengths ahead last, unchallenged, won at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar beating Sawpit Solitaire (10-10) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Kawagino (IRE) 17-2 (11-6) In rear, mistake 3rd, not fluent 8th, pecked 11th, weakened after 13th, tailed off, 5th of 11, well behind Carrickmines (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hcp chs (3) sft in Mar.
