led narrowly, went on 4 out, joined again next, ridden 2 out, headed last, no extra flat, lost 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, dropped to rear 7th, hit 9th, reminders and struggling after 13th, weakened 5 out, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
prominent until blundered and unseated rider 11th
pressed leader until ridden and outpaced after 4 out, stayed on to challenge next, led last, kept on flat
held up in touch, mistake 2nd and 3rd, mistake 13th, ridden and weakened before 4 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, mistake 6th, outpaced 14th, left 3rd 4 out, effort under pressure next, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on to go 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, steady headway to join leaders and every chance when mistake and unseated rider 4 out
HENRI PRENDS GARDE has thrived since being put back over fences, recording wins here and at Hereford. He likes fast ground and can complete his hat-trick despite a rising mark. Tucumcari stays well though has been out of sorts lately, but there are possibilities about Orion Star who has solid form over track and trip and will make a bold bid to defy this higher rating. Captain Becket's jumping left much to be desired on his chasing bow at Newton Abbot, however, while Mtpockets is also best watched on only her second start over the larger obstacles.
Tucumcari (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Led until 3rd, remained prominent, led again 11th, strongly challenged 4 out, headed before next, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 25l behind Calypso Bay (11-6) at Market Rasen 3m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Aug.
Henri Prends Garde (FR) 10-11fav (11-4) Made all, mistakes 2nd and 10th, ridden between last 2, held on under pressure flat, won at Hereford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Aug beating Fine Lace (10-11) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Mtpockets (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up in touch, chased leaders halfway, under pressure 8th, weakened before 10th, 8th of 12, 40l behind Absolute Shambles (10-3) at Newton Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Aug.
Orion Star (IRE) 15-8fav (9-13) Chased leading pair, went 2nd 13th, ridden before 3 out, stayed on before last, driven to lead flat, kept on, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gf in Jun beating Priors Glen (11-4) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Ballygulleen (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Held up, hit 2nd and unseated rider, in a race won by Papradon (11-9) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Aug, 6 ran.
Captain Becket 15-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, slow 3rd, mistake next, pushed along 15th, mistake next, soon weakened, moderate 3rd, 3rd of 5, 28l behind Merry Terry (11-12) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Aug.
Baroque Star (IRE) 9-2 (10-4) In rear and soon pushed along, struggled and reminders from 5th, soon pulled up, in a race won by The Fox's Decree (11-9) at Newton Abbot 2m hcp 0-90 (5) gf in Aug, 5 ran.
