prominent, outpaced over 3f out, rallied 2f out, stayed on, no impression on leaders
prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened from over 1f out
held up in mid-division, no impression over 1f out
soon led, headed after 5f, ridden and lost place over 4f out
held up in rear, headway when not much room over 2f out, soon switched right, never nearer
prominent, led after 5f, headed over 3f out, stayed on, no impression on leading pair 1f out
mid-division, headway on inside over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway on outside 3f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway on outside 5f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders until 5f out
prominent early, held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 5f out, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
held up in mid-division, well beaten final 2f
held up towards rear, headway on outside 5f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
This is usually won by a runner from one of the more powerful yards, though the form hasn't really worked out in recent years. Previous winners Creepy, Jazz Man and Monkey Kingdom could all struggle under a penalty but Southfield Theatre shaped well in a couple of starts last season and is now with Paul Nicholls. Minella For Party changed hands for £75,000 after winning a point-to-point and must be better than he showed when a hot favourite for a Ffos Las bumper a year ago while Key To The West was second at Warwick on his debut in January, though has changed stables since. The Irish have taken this prize home in two of the last three years and SIZING JO'BURG looks a likely sort this time. Related to several useful winners, though still very green he stepped up on his debut when third at Killarney in July and further improvement is almost guaranteed. Separate Shadows should also be winning soon.
Creepy (IRE) 2-1fav (10-11) Held up in touch, took closer order over 6f out, led 2f out, drew clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) sft beating Young Hurricane (11-0) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Jazz Man (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, effort over 3f out, soon ridden to challenge, every chance from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, strongly challenged, joined post, won at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun deadheating with One Conemara (10-12), 10 ran.
Monkey Kingdom 5-4fav (10-13) Led at very steady pace, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ludlow 2m mdn NH flat (6) sft in Apr beating Mickie (10-6) by 1l, 12 ran.
Ballyvoque (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 13th of 19, well behind The New One (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f nat hunt flat Grade 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Bowie (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, soon challenged, kept on and every chance final furlong, just held near finish, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Omani Rebel (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Charlie Ruffles (IRE) Milan gelding out of Rosie Ruffles.
Craiganee (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Hows She Going.
Fiddlers Bid 6-4 (12-0) Trkd ldr in 2nd/3rd, mstk 4out, chall ldr when lft in ld
Key To The West (IRE) 11-8fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd 3f out, no chance with winner final 2f, 2nd of 11, 18l behind Ballyalton (10-12) at Warwick 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jan.
Minella Fiveo (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Waited with, closer in 7th over 4f out, 4th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 10th of 13, 28l behind Stolberg (11-0) at Listowel 2m 4yo nhf hvy in Sep.
Minella For Party (IRE) 4-5fav (11-0) Took keen hold, held up, headway over 6f out, chased leading pair over 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Heavenstown (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Oct '11.
Separate Shadows (FR) 4-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led on bit over 2f out, soon headed, one pace and no impression, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Shanen (11-9) at Perth 2m NH flat (6) sft in May.
Signed Request (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) won at Woodford 2m 4f ptp gs in Apr beating Robin Will (12-0) by hd, 8 ran.
Sizing Jo'burg (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Led in at the start, waited with, closed to track leaders over 4f out, in pursuit of winner and no impression under pressure under 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Union Dues (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo nhf in Jul.
Southfield Theatre (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up, outpaced 3f out, headway 2f out, pressing leaders 1f out, no extra close home, lost 3rd post, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind The New One (11-2) at Cheltenham 1m 6f 4yo NH flat (Listed) (1) gs in Jan.
Tinelyra (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Ld/disp, mstk 7th, hdd 2out & no ch with wnr bef last, kow, 2nd of 19, 3l behind Keppols Hill (12-0) at Athlacca 3m ire ptp gd in May '11.
Luso's Way (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Soon mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 14th of 15, 50l behind Bottle Rattler (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 2f ldy N H flat gd in Sep.
