always behind, ridden and struggling after 6th, tailed off
last pair, outpaced and struggling after 6th, tailed off
led 1st, soon clear, not fluent 5th, hit next, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no chance with winner, weakened into 3rd run in
chased clear leading pair, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
off the pace in 5th place, hit 6th, pushed along in modest 4th before 2 out, blundered last, weakened run in
soon off the pace in last trio, went poor 4th, run in
chased clear leader, went left 1st, closed to lead before 2 out, soon clear very easily
held up in 4th in place, 3rd approaching 3 out, went 2nd run in, no chance with winner
Nonrunner
A few of these are plenty capable enough of winning this contest, but have points to prove at present. Therefore, the Peter Bowen trained James Bowen ridden GET HOME NOW looks the most likely winner. He was raised 8lb for a 9L success at Worcester last month, but with his earlier form against Terry The Fish and Supreme Steel appearing rock solid, and with proven course form at this track there would appear every likelihood that he can record a fifth career success.
Baratineur (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, pushed along and outpaced before 4 out, ridden before 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 19 3/4l behind I See You Well (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (3) gf in May.
Prouts Pub (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, led 3rd, hard pressed when fell 4 out, at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Bobble Emerald (IRE) 13-2 (10-13) Chased winner until 2 out, soon ridden in 3rd, weakened between last 2, left poor 3rd last, 3rd of 7, 29l behind St Saviour (11-4) at Stratford 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Gun Shy (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Chased leading pair until after 2nd, dropped to last 5th, weakened 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before next, at Ffos Las 2m 4f (5) gd in Jun.
Chic Theatre (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, in 4th from 2 out, no extra, 5th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Hallings Comet (10-11) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Solstalla 7-4fav (11-11) Prominent, ridden after 3 out, kept on before last, one pace, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Ginger Fizz (11-4) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Get Home Now 4-1 (11-5) Chased leader, led 4 out, made rest, clear from 2 out, kept on strongly, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Poetic Lady (11-12) by 9l, 9 ran.
Ramore Will (IRE) 7-2 (12-3) Held up in rear, headway on outside 3 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 10, 9 1/4l behind Mr Caffrey (11-8) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Maguire's Glen (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 2nd 11th, led before 4 out, soon headed, no extra 3 out, 6th of 11, 29l behind Kingston (11-6) at Ffos Las 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
