led, headed 16th, not fluent 3 out, ridden before last, one pace
prominent, lost place approaching 14th
in touch, took keen hold, led 16th, not fluent 2 out, stayed on well from last
close up, outpaced 15th, kept on from last, no impression
Lackamon is the least exposed of these and could make a decent chaser in time. Sue Smith's charge will probably need this however. Majestic Mayhem was already struggling when unseating his rider at Bangor in July but has been rested since and should go close, despite his double penalty. Dystonia's Revenge only won a maiden hunter chase at Cartmel in May and is likely to find this company too hot so the vote goes to OUTLAW TOM. Though pulled up in a novices' handicap at Southwell last time, his earlier second to Supreme Keano was a decent effort and this tough track will suit.
Majestic Mayhem (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Chased leader to 10th, in 3rd and held when blundered and unseated rider 4 out, in a race won by Cat Six (10-2) at Bangor 2m 4f nov chs (4) gd in Jul, 4 ran.
Dystonia's Revenge (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, ridden in 5th last, headway to chase leader flat, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Cartmel 2m 5f hts chs (6) gd in May beating Streedagh Lady (10-12) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Lackamon 16-1 (11-7) Led, headed approaching 2nd, tracked leader, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 24l behind Arctic Court (10-10) at Ayr 3m nov hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Apr.
Outlaw Tom (IRE) 9-4 (11-12) Tracked leader, slow 5th, lost place 8th, soon chasing leaders, weakened 13th, behind when pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Gem Mill (10-0) at Southwell 3m nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Jul, 6 ran.
