behind, struggling 4 out, never dangerous
behind, some headway on outside 3 out, weakened next
held up, ridden 3 out, never near leaders
held up, steady headway 3 out, challenged next, led last, stayed on
raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 3 out
mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened next
held up, struggling 4 out, soon tailed off
raced keenly in toucn, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
held up, ridden 3 out, never dangerous
in touch, outpaced after 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from next
in touch, led before 4th, headed 4 out, every chance until weakened 2 out
led to before 4th, chased leaders until lost place halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
raced keenly, always prominent, led 4 out, ridden and headed last, no extra flat
mid-division, weakened 4 out
tracked leaders, ridden and not fluent 3 out, one pace from next
behind, ridden 3 out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden 3 out, never on terms
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Irish raider He's A Hotshot is a tentative selection in a really tough handicap; Panache De Thaix and Kyathos are others to bear in mind, while Cool Cossack is no back number, even though top weight does him very few favours. The ground should not inconvenience Sue Smith's charge, though. And he could be good vale for at least a place in the frame. Kyathos has been consistent (yet expensive to follow) of late and is not without claims at this level. The Milton Harris-trained gelding is holding his form well and, with his jockey taking 5lb off with his claim, a big run can be expected. Panache De Thaix has started to show ability and is going the right way to pick up a contest of this nature. He does need to keep improving but, as this is only his seventh visit to a racecourse, he still has time on his side. However, He's A Hotpot has arguably taken on much stiffer opponents in his native Ireland and, having gone very close in two previous visits to these shores, this looks a fair opening for him to get his head in front for the first time.
Cool Cossack (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Mid-division, chased leaders 5 out, driven next, kept on from 2 out, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Eskimo Jack (11-5) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in May.
Panthers Run 20-1 (10-7) Held up, headway and in touch 3 out, outpaced next, rallied flat, went 2nd near finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Middleton Dene (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
El Bandindos (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, weakened next, 7th of 12, 41l behind Mole's Chamber (10-11) at N Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
He's A Hotshot (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, closer in 4th approaching 2 out, 2nd and no impression under pressure approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Hard To Handle (11-1) at Wexford 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl gs.
Panache de Thaix (FR) 5-1 (10-11) Held up, chased winner approaching 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Wilhewispa (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Jun.
The Right People (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Chased leaders, pushed along 3 out, ridden, one pace from next, 3rd of 8, 9l behind It's A Roofer (11-8) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Kyathos (GER) 15-2 (10-7) Prominent, challenged 2 out, led last, hard ridden and carried slightly right from last, headed final 100 yards, 2nd of 9, hd behind Mistified (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun.
Mae Moss 9-1 (9-11) Prominent, pushed along 3 out, headway next, led approaching last, stayed on gamely, won at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in May beating Hawick (10-1) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
