tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on 6 lengths down at last, kept on flat, just failed
towards rear, ridden and headway from 3 out, no chance with 1st two
mid-division, ridden and weakend from 4 out
made all, ridden 3 out, 6 lengths clear at last, all out flat
mid-division, ridden 4 out and soon weakened
tracked leader, lost place from 13th
in touch, went prominent after 4th until 11th, ridden approaching 4 out, 3rd and weakening when pulled before 3 out
towards rear, lost place 10th, pulled up before 4 out
held up, ridden 4 out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, ridden and weakened from 14th
always behind and pulled up before 4 out
Nonrunner
Plenty of these arrive here in good form, so King Of The Arctic would only be a tentative choice over Itsmyboy and Mighty Fine, while Commercial Express can also be expected to be on the premises if Graham Lee can cajole the best out of him. The last named often leaves himself with a lot to do and would not be one to trust implicitly. However, like a hatful of the others he is on a role and can do his bit to make this a competitive event. Expect him to be waited with for a late rattle. Mighty Fine has shot up the ratings after hitting top gear in May. He is a game front runner but looks vulnerable off his current mark. Itsmyboy has won his last three starts with aplomb but he faces something of an acid test in this stiffer grade today. That said, he has not been unduly punished by the handicapper and is no forlorn hope if Timmy Murphy, who obviously has the pick of David Johnson's horse, can weave his magic in the saddle again. However, King Of The Arctic has made very good progress of late and he rates as good value to overcome his 7lb rise for winning at Market Rasen 10 days ago.
Tom Sayers (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Prominent, led 5th until 11th, chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Keenan's Future (10-0) at N Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs.
Itsmyboy (IRE) 8-13fav (11-12) Held up in 3rd, chased leader approaching 3 out, soon pushed along, led 2 out, hung right run-in, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 4f nov chs (4) gs in Jun beating Oniz Tiptoes (11-5) by 1/2l, 3 ran.
King Of The Arctic (IRE) 10-11fav (11-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 5th, led 3 out jumped right next, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft beating Seeyaaj (10-6) by 2l, 4 ran.
Mighty Fine 15-8fav (11-12) Led, raced wide, ridden, headed 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 8, 11l behind Prestbury Knight (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft.
Model Son (IRE) 9-2 (10-11) Raced keenly, held up in rear, rapid headway to track leader 6th, led 3 out, ridden and headed flat, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Double Deputy (10-3) at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Carndale (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway 4 out, soon 4th, moderate 2nd when bad mistake 2 out, closed approaching straight, led last, stayed on well close home, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gd in May beating Akasian (9-12) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Commercial Express (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Held up, pushed along halfway, outpaced 4 out, headway next, blundered and rider lost irons briefly 2 out, stayed on well to lead near finish, won at Perth 2m 4f nov chs (3) gd beating Contact Dancer (11-3) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Shannon's Pride (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, ridden approaching last, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Innisfree (10-0) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs.
