mid-division, headway 7th, hit next, soon weakened
in touch, ridden after 9th, weakened approaching 2 out
in touch, ridden after 9th, weakened approaching 2 out
led to 8th, ridden after next, weakening when hit 2 out
prominent, led 8th to after 9th, soon ridden, kept on, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden 7th, weakened after next
always towards rear
held up, fell 3rd
mid-division, ridden 7th, soon weakened
towards rear, headway after 5th, weakened 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
always behind
keen, mid division, headway 6th, led after 9th, soon clear, easily
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Incorporation can defy topweight, with Karo de Vindecy, Knight's Emperor and Nabir put up as the ones to give him most to do. Incorporation looked very unlucky at Uttoxeter last month, flying at the finish and failing by just a short-head to overhaul Schinken Otto. That was a very commendable effort considering that he was racing off a 12lb higher mark than when successful at Cartmel the time before, and although that victory was on soft ground, he will have no problem with today's conditions. The return to this slightly longer trip is also a plus factor, and with Tom Messenger able to take 5lb off his back, the seven-year-old can gain compensation. Nabir was back in third at Uttoxeter, but is entitled to improve as that was his chasing bow, but even so he looks held by the selection. Karo de Vindecy has been struggling to get his head in front despite being placed on a few occasions and is worth opposing again, while Knight's Emperor lines up on the back of a third over hurdles in selling company. That sums up his chance, and he and the rest face a tough opponent in the shape of Incorporation.
Incorporation 7-1 (10-10) In touch, ridden to chase winner after 4 out, ran on flat, just failed, 2nd of 12, shd behind Schinken Otto (10-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Jun.
Karo de Vindecy (FR) 10-3jt-fav (10-3) In touch, driven and effort 3 out, no impression from next, 5th of 9, 6l behind Prince Of Pleasure (11-5) at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Jun.
Lawaaheb (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Held up, hit 8th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Borehill Joker (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf, 10 ran.
Knight's Emperor (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, led 5th, ridden and headed after 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Rushneeyriver (11-9) at N Abbot 2m 3f amt sll hcp hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Schoolhouse Walk 20-1 (11-3) In touch, outpaced 10th, never dangerous after, 5th of 10, well behind Yes Sir (11-10) at Hexham 2m 4f nov chs (3) gs in Jun.
Scotch Corner (IRE) 15-2 (10-5) Tracked leaders, weakened 3 out, 7th of 10, 30l behind Borehill Joker (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Nabir (FR) 10-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway 8th, outpaced 4 out, rallied approaching last, ran on flat, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Schinken Otto (10-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Jun.
Il Penseroso (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 14, 21l behind Dream On Maggie (11-8) at Hereford 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Jun.
