tracked winner, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened before last
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, hit 3rd, headway after 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, struggling 6th, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd flat, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, challenging when mistake last, soon led, ran on well
led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed soon after last, no extra
chased leaders until weakened 6th
chased leaders until weakened 6th
held up, some headway after 6th, weakened after 3 out
mid-division until weakened 6th
mistake 5th, tailed off 6th, stayed on past beaten horses from 2 out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Just Beware is likely to give value seekers a good run for their money and is selected to land it for the Davison family. The selection is not the most prolific of winners but is consistent and while she needs things to fall her way, that is the case with many in this. Island Light returned after a fifteen month break last time to finish second to finish second behind the well backed Dalaram. The livelier ground will suit Alison Thorpe's charge, with whom Richard Johnson has established a good record this season. Winsley Hill and Dream Catcher are others who can be given big chances on recent form although Winsley Hill continues to scale the weights. Silver Adonis was a smart bumper performer in Ireland for Philip Rothwell and if the market speaks in his favour he would be of major interest but Just Beware is selected to win it.
Corran Ard (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Jumped right, chased leaders, ridden and one pace from 4 out, 4th of 10, 35l behind Orrezzo (10-5) at Ludlow 2m nov chs (3) gd in Apr.
Alrafid (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up in rea, headway from 2 out, kept on, 4th of 10, 7l behind King's Head (11-2) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Sept.
Silver Adonis (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Led and clear, slight mistake 3rd, soon reduced lead, ridden approaching 2 out, headed approaching straight, 6th of 15, 9l behind Swiss Cottage (11-12) at Wexford 2m hdl gd in May.
Vintage Fabric (USA) 15-2 (10-13) Mid-division, reminders 3rd, hit 6th, weakening when hampered 3 out, 5th of 13, 18l behind Lord Ryeford (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Sept.
Dream Catcher (SWE) 11-2 (11-5) Held up mid-division, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 15, 21l behind Southern Regent (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
No Greater Love (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Prominent to 5th, soon behind, last of 11, well behind Lord Ryeford (10-13) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Harcourt (USA) 11-2 (11-3) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced from 3 out, 5th of 8, 14l behind Highland Games (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gs in May.
Share My Dream (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Behind, some headway 6th, one pace from next, 5th of 12, 12l behind Just Beware (9-10) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sept.
Island Light (USA) 8-1 (10-5) Pulled hard, headway and in touch after 2nd, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon beaten, hung left between last 2, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Dalaram (11-5) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in S.
Just Beware 9-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, headway 5th, led approaching 2 out, driven and kept on gamely flat, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sept beating Gun Smith (11-1) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Black Cloud 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, weakened quickly 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Ede's (10-13) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar, 10 ran.
Winsley Hill 8-1 (10-13) Held up, headway 5th, kept on under pressure flat, 2nd of 10, 3l behind King's Head (11-2) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Sept.
Spear Thistle 16-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no extra flat, 4th of 12, 16l behind Captain Becket (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sept.
Kinetic Power (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 6th, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Wild Tonto (10-2) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Apr.
