close up, until weakened 5out
mid division, headway 10th, led 4out, stayed on well
close up, led 7th, headed 4out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway 5out to chase leaders, ridden after next, soon one paced
towards rear, headway 10th, out paced 4out
led 7th, weakened quickly 10th, pulled up after next
Raajih and Catch The Fire both have an opportunity to boost BOBOWEN's profile in the previous race but, whatever their fate, Richard Newland's six-year-old will take some stopping here in his current mood and may still be a step ahead of the handicapper over fences. Tout Regulier came back to form at Bangor but the mare has more on her plate here while a couple of these may have more pace than Moulin De La Croix. Recent C&D winner Red Kingdom is taking on better opposition today and it's usually worth taking on My Moment and Kai Broon, though they still look the pick of the remainder.
My Moment (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 7th, led before 5 out, soon headed, weakened last, 6th of 8, 34l behind Lamboro Lad (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Jul.
Bobowen (IRE) 13-8fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, headway 3 out, led before next, ridden between last 2, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Jul beating Raajih (10-9) by 1 3/4l, 17 ran.
Pyracantha 25-1 (10-0) In rear, slow 2nd, slightly hampered 9th, ridden and struggling after, tailed off, 7th of 11, 42l behind Triolo D'Alene (10-8) at Ascot 2m 3f nov ltd hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Jan.
Tout Regulier (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway when bumped 8th, led approaching last, driven out, won at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd beating Captain Sully (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Go Silver Bullet (FR) 14-1 (10-11) With winner until 7th, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2 out, 6th of 8, 19l behind Sotovik (10-10) at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Jul.
Red Kingdom (IRE) 11-10fav (10-9) Jumped boldly, made all, clear soon after 4 out, heavily eased flat, unchallenged, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft beating Kosta Brava (11-8) by 20l, 4 ran.
Kai Broon (IRE) 11-4 (11-5) Tracked leading pair until mistake 10th, pushed along 10th, 4th and beaten when blundered and rider lost reins briefly 2 out, kept on flat, last of 4, 24l behind Red Kingdom (10-9) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft.
Moulin de La Croix 3-1fav (10-4) Chased clear pair throughout, outpaced 3 out (usual 4 out), kept on same pace under pressure flat, no impression, 3rd of 8, 17l behind Epee Celeste (9-7) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Jul.
Solway Bay 9-1 (10-9) Always in rear, struggling from 5 out, last of 8, well behind Sotovik (10-10) at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Jul.
