held up towards rear and keen, headway and ridden after 2 out, evrychance run-in, no extra towards finish
close up, joined leader 3 out, led after 2 out, ridden and headed last 100 yards, weakened towards finish
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, weakened on bend before last
held up towards rear, ridden and weakened from 2 out
led from 2nd, headed 4th, led next, headed after 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
held up in rear, ridden from 3 out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, never dangerous
with leader, led 4th, headed next, close up 2 out, ridden and one pace from last
held up towards rear, weakened from 2 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
in touch, chased leaders from 2 out, ridden to lead last 100 yards, kept on well
led, jumped slow 1st, headed 2nd, weaked 3 out
KING ROONAH was in command when tumbling at Perth last week and assuming he is okay after that misdemeanour some compensation awaits here; King Penda and Belanak join Mr Midaz on the list of dangers. Gordon Elliott's gelding was well-backed and going to win at Perth but this return to hurdling might be a wise move following that crashing fall. He got up okay and connections seem keen to get him out quickly this week so with the ground in his favour he should take all the beating. King Penda has the ground in his favour and is not ignored as he goes handicapping off a mark of 90, Belanak is another Irish raider to respect as he tackles quicker going and a longer trip in the hope of bringing about some improvement, whilst Harcas should appreciate the ground and is not ruled out. Cornish Castle tries the cheek-pieces again as he drops down the handicap, Sadler's Cove is a course-and-distance winner, whilst Panthers Run is a course winner and might appreciate a run over hurdles after his jumping has lacked fluency of late. Fair Spin needs a check after a gutsy win at Pontefract last month in a stayers flat race, but it is King Roonah who can win the race.
King Penda (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Towards rear, never a factor, 5th of 16, 40l behind Saveiro (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
King Roonah 2-1fav (10-4) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd 9th, led 4 out, drew clear from next, 12 lengths clear and in command when stumbled and fell last, in a race won by Sotovik (10-13) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs, 6 ran.
Belanak (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 11th of 17, 30l behind Dul Ar An Ol (9-11) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Apr.
Harcas (IRE) 9-2 (10-6) Chased leader, led approaching 3 out, headed between last 2, mistake last, one pace, 4th of 13, 11l behind Guerilla (9-12) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jul.
Douglas Julian 33-1 (10-9) Held up, ridden approaching 5th, behind when mistake next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Hi Tide (10-12) at Southwell 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug, 10 ran.
Cornish Castle (USA) 28-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, ridden before 3 out, soon lost place, weakened from next, 11th of 13, 25l behind Nono Le Sage (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Sadler's Cove (FR) 40-1 (10-9) Always behind, trailing from 5 out, 5th of 9, 48l behind Mighty Massini (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f nov chs in Mar.
Mr Midaz 28-1 (10-9) Mid-division on outer, headway 7th, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 17, 16l behind Mardood (11-5) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
Pay On (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) In touch, blundered badly 1st, soon lost place, weakened from 6th, 9th of 12, well behind Pugnacity (10-1) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Panthers Run 9-1 (10-6) Held up, headway 6th, lost place 11th, pulled up before 15th, in a race won by Panama At Once (11-0) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Apr, 13 ran.
Fair Spin 28-1 (10-8) Mid-division, lost place 6th, soon struggling, no danger after, 10th of 14, 27l behind Freedom Flying (11-1) at Hexham 2m 4f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Nov.
Toujours Souriante 9-1 (10-0) Mid-division lost place 7th, no danger after, 8th of 16, well behind Flying Doctor (9-13) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
