always behind, beaten 3 out
disputed lead until led after 6th, headed 10th, rallied and every chance 2 out, led before last, headed and no extra closing stages,
held up in rear, outpaced 4 out, stayed on after 2 out, never on terms
pulled hard, tracked leaders, effort 2 out, led after last, ran on
chased leaders, took closer order after 7th, led 10th, headed after 2 out, no extra flat
disputed lead until after 6th, tracked leaders, weakened before 3 out
held up in rear, headway halfway, chased leaders 4 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out
held up towards rear, under pressure 4 out, no impression
NonRunner
TIDAL WATCH has had a Flat outing since failing to complete the three-timer when third at Bangor but it was still a decent effort for which he was nudged up 1lb. This is a potentially tricky affair in which to make a chasing debut but he was impressive when scoring twice at Kempton in the spring and faces a similar kind of track here. Jonjo O'Neill Jr claims a helpful 3lb and he's a risk worth taking especially if conditions remain good. Asylo also tackles fences for the first time and will also be suited by trip and ground so makes considerable appeal. Francky Du Berlais shaped well on chasing debut behind the talented Ennistown and completes the shortlist.
Mellow Ben (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Led, headed before 2 out, ridden and every before last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 6, 5 3/4l behind Ramore Will (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Asylo (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Held up in touch, ridden before 2 out, every chance last, no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind The Sweeney (11-11) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Midnight Maestro 12-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, hampered 10th, mistake and well behind from 4 out, 5th of 8, dist behind Western Miller (11-10) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
Tales Of The Tweed (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Jumped left, chased leaders on outside, awkward 1st, weakened before 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Potterman (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f (3) gd in Jun.
Francky Du Berlais (FR) 3-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, driven to lead turning in, ridden and headed flat, readily outpaced by winner towards finish, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Ennistown (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) gd in Jun.
Heydour (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) With leader, led 2nd, jumped left in places, headed 11th, mistake next, slow 13th, under pressure 5 out, rallied next, led after 3 out, headed after next, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Marble Moon (10-1) at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) gd in May.
Tidal Watch (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Sufi (9-10) at Bath 1m 5f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Ballycrystal Court (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, headway before 2 out, left 2nd and hampered after 2 out, lost 2nd place run-in, no extra, 3rd of 8, 11l behind The Sweeney (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Blairs Cove 12-1 (10-1) Held up mid-division, pushed along and short-lived effort after 16th, 8th of 15, 37 3/4l behind Brave Eagle (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp lst (1) gd in Jun.
