tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, mistake and stumbled slightly 9th, went 2nd 12th, led after 2 out, ridden out
held up, mistake 1st, headway 8th, driven in 3rd and no impression from 2 out, awkward on landing last
chased leader, led 9th, mistake 2 out, soon headed and ridden, staying on when slightly checked flat, soon held
led to 9th, chased leader until 12th, close 3rd when blundered badly 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
not fluent, took keen hold, held up in touch, lost place after 6th, mistake 9th, well behind from 10th, tailed off
took keen hold, held up in touch, lost place when mistake 5th, behind when mistake 10th, tailed off
held up, behind from 6th, blundered 9th, tailed off
pulled hard, pecked 8th, always behind
Square Mile gets the confident vote here with Sultan Fontenaille and Lawyer Des Ormeaux rating the main dangers. The selection has won both his starts this season in good style, notably when beating Killard Point with plenty in hand last time out. Granted he is rising in the weights but he again has conditions to suit and he is taken to win this before going on to better things. Sultan Fontenaille rates the main danger as he was second behind Lawyer Des Ormeaux last time but he is weighted to gain his revenge on that rival here and he should be watched in the market. Lawyer Des Ormeaux is sure to have his supporters as he won well last time but he looks vulnerable under his penalty in this more competitive affair. Craven won well when last seen when defeating Mister Tibus but he may need the run after an 175-day absence. Of the others, Ballybeg Glen is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but his overall profile leaves him with plenty to find and for the winner we return to the progressive Square Mile.
Square Mile (IRE) 7-2fav (11-9) Mid-division, headway 4 out, stayed on to lead last, ridden out, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Jul beating Killard Point (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Craven (IRE) 15-8 (11-4) Prominent, chased leader 6th, ridden 4 out, challenged and blundered 3 out, hit 2 out, led approaching last, rider dropped reins and wandered left flat, all out, won at Taunton 2m 7f beg chs (4) gd in Mar beating Mister Tibus (11-1) by 1/.
Lawyer Des Ormeaux (FR) 8-1 (11-9) With leader, went right 2nd, led after 7th, headed 9th, soon behind, tailed off 3 out, 9th of 12, well behind Rakalackey (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf.
Sultan Fontenaille (FR) 11-8fav (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, headway, every chance approaching 2 out, kept on run-in, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Lawyer Des Ormeaux (10-12) at Stratford 2m 7f nov chs (4) gd in Aug.
Ballybeg Glen (IRE) 6-4fav (10-12) Prominent, headway and challenged 7th, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, switched right and rallied flat, no extra, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Hollywood (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gf in Aug.
Fort Royal (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, weakened 9th, soon behind, 7th of 13, well behind That Look (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f beg chs (4) gf in Aug.
The Rollerskater (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up in race won by Berengario (11-9) at N Abbot 2m 5f beg chs (4) gs in Jul, 11 ran.
Wensleydale Web 150-1 (10-6) Pulled hard towards rear, mid-division when unseated rider at the 5th in race won by Left Hand Drive (10-7) at Stratford 2m 4f beg chs (3) gd, 14 ran.
