led to after 1st, tracked winner, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace, well held between last 2
behind, blundered 5th (usual 9th), soon strugling, tailed off 2 out
raced keenly, led after 1st, made rest, drew clear between last 2, ridden out, comfortably
in rear, headway after 3 out, chased clear leaders after next, no impression when fell last
behind when fell 1st
mid-division, headway before 3 out, in touch on inside when mistake next, ridden and kept on same pace before last, no impression
tracked leaders, lost place after 5th (usual 9th), weakened 2 out, tailed off
mid-division, headway after 5th (usual 9th), chased leaders 3 out, kept on same pace approaching last, never on terms
mid-division on outside, in touch 4th (usual 8th), ridden before 2 out, stayed on to take 3rd at last, no impression with front pair
Caspian Piper failed in his hat-trick bid at Ffos Las in June in a higher grade but should be a threat to all back at the right level. Forestside has been placed in his last four runs but is 0 from 39 over fences. Alf The Audacious hasn't raced since second at Uttoxeter a year ago while stablemate Optical High finished tailed off on his reappearance at the same track. DANCEINTOTHELIGHT won over hurdles here in June. He fell on his only previous try over fences but should go close in this if jumping round safely.
Caspian Piper (IRE) 5-4fav (11-5) Led or disputed lead until ridden and headed 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression in 3rd flat, 3rd of 8, 9 1/4l behind Waddingtown Hero (11-1) at Ffos Las 2m 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Alf The Audacious 4-1fav (11-11) Soon close up, led 2nd, headed 7th, soon led again, mistake 9th, headed before 3 out, no impression on winner from next, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Spanish Optimist (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
The Backup Plan (IRE) 9-2fav (11-12) Tracked winner after 1st, lost place before 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Dun Scaith (11-12) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in May.
Danceintothelight 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden when not much room and lost place over 2f out, 8th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Call It On (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Exit To Freedom 33-1 (10-4) Led until after 3rd, chased leader until after 8th, mistake and weakened next, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next, at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Forestside (IRE) 11-2 (10-9) Chased clear and easy winner, lost place 4 out, ridden after last, stayed on to regain modest 2nd flat, 2nd of 4, 24l behind Lord Lir (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Optical High 50-1 (11-9) With leader, not fluent 4th, lost place 11th, weakened before 4 out, last of 6, dist behind Roman Flight (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (4) sft in Jul.
Champagne Agent (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Led until approaching 8th (water), chased leader, driven before 4 out, lost 2nd under pressure 2 out, went right and weakened last, 5th of 7, 7 1/2l behind Just Awake (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Joyful Motive 100-1 (10-0) Always behind, lost touch 10th, tailed off when pulled up after 11th, at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
