pressed leader, led 11th, joined when blundered badly last, kept on well enough on long run after until headed and not pace of winner final 120 yards, kept on
in touch until lost place and in rear and reminders after 7th, blundered 9th, soon tailed off
took keen hold early stages, tracked leaders, travelling easily 2 out, produced on inside to quicken and lead for hand riding final 120 yards
mistake 1st, held up, headway to chase leaders 7th, mistakes 10th and next, soon lost place, poor 6th when refused and unseated rider 2 out
raced wide, held up, headway to chase leaders 3rd, went right 5th, lost place 9th, behind when blundered 12th, tailed off when blundered and stumbled badly 2 out and pulled up
chased leaders on inside until lost place 7th, rallied 11th, ridden and weakened just before 2 out, tailed off
took keen hold early stages, held up in last pair, making headway on inside when blundered 7th, blundered and unseated rider next
led narrowly, headed 11th, chased leader until approaching 2 out, weakened quickly soon after, tailed off
held up well in rear, good headway bypassing ommited 13th, chased leading trio next, went 2nd approaching and every chance 2 out and last, soon ridden and outpaced flat
Twice a winner over hurdles, NICENE CREED was still in with a chance when unshipping his rider after a blunder at the last on his chasing debut at Southwell. Philip Hobbs' charge looks capable of taking this with a clear round. Arkose produced a strong finish at Towcester last time but just failed to catch the winner and will appreciate today's longer trip, while Earth Planet has claims back in this company after a couple of starts in handicaps though he's yet to score over fences in 10 starts. Call At Midnight is related to a chase winner and is one to note taking on the larger obstacles for the first time.
Arkose (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, not fluent 10th and pushed along, stayed on approaching 2 out, challenged winner before last, just held, 2nd of 4, ns behind Ostland (11-7) at Towcester 2m 6f nov chs (4) gf in May.
Duleek Prince (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Alw in rr, pu 2out, in a race won by Ballyboker Boy (12-0) at Ballingarry 3m ire ptp gd, 13 ran.
Earth Planet (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Raced wide, held up in 5th, dropped to rear at 14th (water), headway 16th, ridden 4 out, stayed on same pace and no chance after, 5th of 6, 20l behind The Ferbane Man (11-2) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gf in Apr.
Forest Rhythm (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up in last, effort 3 out, never got on terms with leaders, one pace and held from 2 out, 4th of 7, 13l behind Quiet Whisper (11-5) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in May.
Grand Fella (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Held up in last pair, went 4th after 9th, hit 11th, ridden after 14th, weakened approaching 3 out, 4th of 6, well behind Chesapeake (11-0) at Worcester 2m 7f beg chase (4) gd.
Nicene Creed 11-10fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, jumped right, hit 12th, soon chasing winner, ridden after 2 out, 2 lenghts down when bad mistake and unseated rider last, in a race won by Ambrose Princess (10-7) at Southwell 3m beg chase (5) gd in May, 5 ran.
The Hairy Mutt (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, sometimes jumped right, soon in touch, headway to lead 4th, hanging right after 7th, ran out next, in a race won by North Island (10-12) at Bangor 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug, 6 ran.
Will If I Want (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along and weakened approaching 4 out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, well behind Dover's Hill (11-2) at Exeter 3m beg chs (4) gd in Oct.
Call At Midnight 6-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, headway when rider unbalanced 2nd, led 6th, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra last, 3rd of 9, 19l behind Suburban Bay (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
