chased leaders until 11th, soon weakened
mid-division until 9th, soon behind
chased leaders, mistake 5th and 11th, soon weakened
led until 4th, led 6th, ridden when not fluent and headed 2 out, rallied gamely flat, led near finish
chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, close 3rd when hit 2 out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
towards rear, headway under pressure after 9th, weakened 11th
mid-division, mistake 9th, reminders, headway 11th, soon ridden, kept on same pace from 3 out
pulled hard, mid-division, headway 12th, ridden after 4 out, kept on same pace from 2 out
chased winner, led 4th until 8th, mistake 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, went right last, no extra when headed near finish
always towards rear
mid-division until 11th, soon behind
held up towards rear, headway after 9th, ridden after 12th, soon weakened
jumped right throughout, always towards rear
always towards rear
mid-division until 7th, soon behind
SILVER STEEL is given the vote to land this competitive conditions chase at the expense of Castlemore and Mysaynoway. The selection had been in good order during the spring winning at Fontwell on his penultimate outing. He was not discredited when finishing fourth behind Woody Valentine at Sedgefield last time out and has the services of Tony McCoy to steer him home. He still looks potentially well treated and if he can recapture his best form he will prove difficult to beat. Castlemore has to overcome an absence of over twelve month but his trainer Andy Haynes has his team of horses in fantastic form of late. He has won off a higher mark in the past and looks well in at the weights so any support in the market should be noted. Mysaynoway has been plying his trade in the Hunter Chase and point to point circuit winning in each sphere in his last two outings. His official rating of 90 means he is treated better compared to the majority of his rivals so he is added to the short list. Silver Steel does look the form horse in the race and is the preferred choice.
Cape Verde Sal (IRE) 16-1 (12-3) Mid-division, under pressure after 8th, soon lost place, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Highland Chief (11-9) at Folkestone 2m 5f hts chs (6) gf in May.
Castlemore (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Chased leader to 14th, outpaced approaching 3 out, rallied from 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Present Gale (10-11) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Aug.
Clifden Boy (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Prominent, led 6th until 9th, with winner until 15th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 14, 23l behind Tank Buster (10-10) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp ch 0-95 (5) gd.
Dan Ryan (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, lost place when hampered 3rd, mistake next, back in touch 6th, hit 15th, weakened 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 13, well behind Drybrook Bedouin (11-11) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hts chs (4) gd in May.
Good Old Days (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 9th, chased leading pair 4 out, soon ridden, chased winner last, stayed on, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Saafend Rocket (11-5) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-85 (5) gf in May.
Humbel Origins (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Hdwy 12; led aft 4 out; drvn out, won at Cothelstone 3m ptp in May beating Goblet of Fire (12-5) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Masterpoint 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, took closer order 8th, ridden and weakened before 4 out, 5th of 8, well behind Tigu (11-10) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Outside Investor (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden 6th, lost touch 8th, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Knock Em Dead (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 6f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd, 18 ran.
Silver Steel (FR) 7-1 (11-4) Towards rear, reminders 4th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, one pace from next, no impression, 4th of 11, 17l behind Woody Valentine (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in May.
Toi Express (IRE) 9-1 (12-3) Led to 12; wknd 3 out, 4th of 8, 11l behind Bannow Strand (12-0) at Upcott Cross 3m ptp in May.
Twocute (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Always behind, tailed off 14th, 6th of 14, well behind Black Beauty (11-0) at Worcester 2m 7f beg chase (4) gd in May.
Watership Down (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, pushed along 10th, well behind from next, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Dead Or Alive (11-9) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Zonic Boom (FR) 20-1 (11-7) In rear, hit 4th, driven along approaching 6th, never dangerous, 9th of 18, 41l behind Big Rob (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec '07.
Lansdowne Princess 10-1 (10-2) In touch, reminder 6th, fell next, in a race won by Fourpointone (10-6) at Wincanton 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Oct, 10 ran.
Mysaynoway 5-2 (10-7) Held up; hdwy 13; led 3 out; rdly, won at Kingston Blount 3m ptp beating Claridge (11-0) by 10l, 5 ran.
Rich Nomad 20-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, raced keenly, hampered 5th, headway over 3f out, went 3rd long flat, never near front pair, 3rd of 12, 16l behind El Bandindos (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd.
