chased leader, led 4 out, clear before last, eased towards finish
led, headed 4 out, no impression on winner before last, one pace
held up, closed 3rd, outpaced from 4 out, weakened 2 out
jumped slowly, chased leaders, went left 1st, not fluent 5th, last and ridden next, lost touch 4 out, tailed off
Sonic got off the mark in a maiden at Uttoxeter at the seventh attempt but looks vulnerable with a penalty. CAPTAIN PEACOCK also carries 7lb extra but took a big step forward when landing a handicap over course and distance at the start of the month when appearing to have plenty in hand. He looks the one to beat reverting to novice company as He's A Goer tackles hurdles for the first time following a break and Desert De Bruyere clearly has some improving to do.
Captain Peacock 14-1 (11-3) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway going well 4 out, went 2nd after 3 out, led before edging left and hit last, clear flat, readily, won at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Mr Caffrey (10-11) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Sonic (IRE) 11-8 (11-2) Made all, clear from 3 out, stayed on, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Celtic Sally (10-9) by 4l, 5 ran.
Desert De Bruyere (FR) 16-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, headway under pressure after 3 out, kept on same pace, never threatened leaders, 6th of 12, 30 1/2l behind Cul De Poule (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Aug.
He's A Goer (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, headway and edged left 3f out, one pace and no impression over 1f out, pressed for 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 10 1/4l behind Mick Manhattan (10-10) at Ffos Las 2m (4) sft in Apr.
