led and keen, hit 4th, headed 3 out, soon weakened
in rear, some headway from 2 out, never a threat
held up towards rear and keen, weakened before 3 out
held up towards rear and keen, steady headway after 3rd, went 2nd 5th, led 3 out, headed after last, soon ridden, kept on, no chance with winner
tracked leaders early, keen and soon settled in touch, headway after 3 out, challenged next, in 4th and weakening, when not fluent last
held up behind, pushed approaching and headway 3 out, not fluent last, ridden and kept on well flat
tracked leader until 5th, weakened before 2 out
held up mid-division and keen, headway after 4 out, led after last, shaken up and clear flat
tracked leaders and keen, jumped left 4 out, in 5th and weakening when not fluent 2 out, pulled up next
held up towards rear, not fluent 4th, weakened after 3 out
mid-division on outer, took keen hold, weakened approaching 3 out
A really interesting start to the card and if Recession Proof jumps well then he won't be easy to beat but he has it to prove both over timber and on this ground, so we will take him on with EBONY RIVER. Tony McCoy's mount made a pleasing debut when in the frame in a bumper during the spring and being by Alderbrook there is every chance he will enjoy some cut. He will be well prepared and can go very close. Flinty Bay is proven on soft ground and has some invaluable bumper experience to draw upon. His trainer's string is in great shape and a win would be no shock. Elevenses is not certain to be suited by the ground and may again struggle under his penalty.
Elevenses 6-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, chased winner briefly 3 out, ridden to regain 2nd approaching last, no impression in home straight, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Ben's Folly (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Accordion To Paddy (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, tailed off, 8th of 15, well behind Spider Bob (10-5) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in May.
Bob Will (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In touch, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to go moderate 3rd after last, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 9, 22l behind King Fontaine (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
County Colours (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 8th, went 4th before 2 out, no impression last, 4th of 15, 12l behind Chester Lad (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Ebony River (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) In touch and keen, led approaching 2f out, ridden approaching final furlong, headed final 100 yards, no extra, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Seren Rouge (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Mar.
Flinty Bay (IRE) 5-4fav (11-1) Pulled hard, held up, improved 10f out, chased leader over 4f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed and no extra over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Comeragh King (10-13) at Ayr 2m NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Lago Verde (SWI) 33-1 (10-12) Led, jumped right and reminders 5th, ridden and hung left from 3 out, jumped right last, headed flat, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Clear Sailing (11-5) at Worcester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Recession Proof (FR) 18-1 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 16, 7l behind Kansai Spirit (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep (flat).
Roi's Last Runner 100-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 43l behind Freddie Brown (11-2) at Kelso 2m NH flat (6) gf in May.
Yes Mate 300-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced after 7th, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Milans Man (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Shuttle Diplomacy (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders on outside approachiong 3rd, pushed along and lost place from 4 out, tailed off approaching 2 out, 9th of 10, well behind Time Machine (10-12) at Perth 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Sep.
