made all, clear when mistake last, kept on
prominent, ridden approaching 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, kept on one pace from next
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, no extra approaching last
in touch, blundered and rider lost irons 1st, remained in touch until weakened 3f out
towards rear never dangerous
in touch, ridden approachng 2f out, went 2nd approaching last, kept on same pace,
mid-division, some headway 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
Carthorne, High Country and Pearson Glen are three against the field in this competitive novices' hurdle and the narrow vote is given to Carthorne. The selection won well last time out when beating Spuradich and although he has a penalty for that win he scored with a little in hand and he is taken to defy the handicapper under conditions that suit. High Country rates the main danger as he won well on his debut when beating Greenfoot Brave. He looks sure to improve and will not be far away. However he will find this tougher under his penalty and at likely odds he looks worth opposing. Pearson Glen is another with place claims on his latest third behind Bergerac but he may just need the run after a 128 day absence and he looks opposable on that basis. Skiddaw Jones is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he has had plenty of chances and for the winner we return to the unexposed Carthorne.
Crathorne (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Always prominent, led 3 out, hit 2 out, ridden after last, eased close home, won at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (E) gf in Jul beating Spuradich (10-12) by 2l, 13 ran.
High Country (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) In touch, smooth headway to lead after 3 out, lost bridle when jumped left and stumbled last, held on, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f mdn hdl (F) gf in Aug beating Greenfort Brave (10-11) by 2l, 12 ran.
Beaver (AUS) 14-1 (10-12) Led, mistake 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 8, 18l behind Irish Wolf (10-12) at Southwell 2m 1f nov hdl (E) gf in Aug.
Mr Twins (ARG) 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 14, 39l behind Dubonai (10-11) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (E) gd in Aug.
Pearson Glen (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, ridden after 2 out, kept on from next, no impression, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Bergerac (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (E) hvy in May.
Skiddaw Jones 13-2 (10-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead briefly approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 7, 15l behind Top Style (10-4) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gs.
Timbuktu 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, outpaced 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 12, 29l behind Andre Chenier (10-9) at Kelso 2m 4yo nov hdl (E) sft in Mar.
Aces Four (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up and keen, headway approaching 4th, went 2nd 6th, hit 3 out, soon ridden and beaten, 2nd of 8, 10l behind Cantgeton (11-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (E) gs.
