held up, mistake 11th, steady progress from 14th, went 4th after 15, ridden after 4 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, lost place 5th, headway 9th, mistake 11th, reminders 13th, ridden to challenge 4 out, led last, soon headed, no extra
prominent, not fluent 1st, led 3rd until 5th, promient, hit 10th and 14th, ridden after 4 out, 3rd and beaten when mistake last
held up, ridden after 11th, weakened 15th, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, headway 11th, ridden after 13th, soon weakened, pulled up before 15th
chased leaders, reminder after 6th, weakened after 12th, pulled up before 15th
never fluent or travelling, behind and pulled up before 5th
chased leaders, ridden after 13th, hit next, weakened after 4 out
led, headed 3rd until 5th, ridden and hard pressed from 4 out, headed last, rallied to regain lead, flat, driven out
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
Outside Investor gets the nod here. Golly and Saby rate as dangers, while le Forezien can also take a hand if he is in the right frame of mind. The last named posted a couple of solid efforts in June and is well treated in comparison to his hurdles rating. This is not a great race but, as he finished lame at Perth last month, he does need to prove his well being. Some give in the ground may be in his favour. Saby has dropped in the ratings and, as a four-time course winner, he cannot confidently be discounted. He is back on a fair mark and can go well again today. Golly is on a long losing run and is not for the feint hearted. Still, he is closely matched with the selection and can again ruffle a few feathers. However, Outside Investor showed a solid battling spirit to force the result his way last time out and, assuming he can dig into his reserves to find a repeat dose, the mount of Kieran Burke can pave the route to riches in the finale.
Golly (IRE) 11-1 (10-6) Held up rear, detached, ridden from 3 out, stayed on, not trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 19l behind Barneys Mate (11-4) at Worcester 3m amt hcp hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Outside Investor (IRE) 17-2 (10-6) Chased leaders, led 11th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and headed, rallied flat, led on line, won at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Jul beating Golly (11-4) by a hd, 16 ran.
Vanilla Man (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Mid-division, some late progress, never dangerous, 5th of 16, 31l behind Outside Investor (10-6) at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Jul.
Mandalay Lady 25-1 (10-10) Towards rear, brief effort 14th, 6th of 12, 48l behind Mey Clouds (11-3) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Jul.
Oreli (FR) 100-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, no chance from 7th, 11th of 12, well behind Kirby's Vic (10-13) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jul.
Sacred Bull 20-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened quickly, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Sonoma (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Jun.
Primrose Park 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden after 10th, weakened before 2 out, 9th of 15, well behind River Indus (11-5) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
Ilongue (FR) 16-1 (10-0) Held up, pushed along and not fluent 7th, ridden next, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Left Hand Drive (11-2) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jul, 10 ran.
Deltic Arrow 20-1 (10-7) With leader, led 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 22l behind Dr Dream (11-2) at Southwell 2m 5f nov sll hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Good Man Again (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) In touch, weakened 7th, hampered 3 out, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Lowe Go (11-7) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl (5) gf in Jul, 16 ran.
Saby (FR) 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden 15th, weakened next, 7th of 11, 43l behind Jim Bobs Girl (11-6) at N Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Jul.
Le Forezien (FR) 7-2fav (11-1) Towards rear, some headway from 4 out, ridden next, no impression, 5th of 13, 24l behind Flying Doctor (11-7) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
