pressed winner until before 6th, stayed 2nd, driven approaching last, stayed on
made all, not fluent 2 out, driven flat, held on
jumped a little slowly at the odd fence, chased leaders, closed 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, unable to get back on terms, stayed on same pace
always last, behind from 13th
held up in 4th, jumped right and not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, never on terms
Nachi Falls was very impressive at Worcester but the second that day struggles to get his head in front while the third has proved a huge disappointment over fences. Slim Pickens has been going well over hurdles but this is a step into the unknown. After winning at Market Rasen, Ballinure was pulled up at Worcester and looks held by Nachi Falls on collateral form. BRAQUEUR D’OR seems best on sharp tracks so should be back in his element after making a bold bid in a handicap at Uttoxeter last time – Paul Nicholls’ novice can give the weight away.
Braqueur D'Or (FR) 11-4fav (10-4) Tracked leaders, challenged 4 out, driven after 2 out, not pace off front pair from last, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Wadswick Court (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Ballinure (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up, mistake 3rd, not fluent 6th, pushed along 10th, headway after 12th, no impression from 4 out, weakened next, clambered over 2 out and pulled up, at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in Jun.
Slim Pickens (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Prominent until 3rd, not fluent 6th, closed 8th, challenged 2 out, led last, edged left flat, driven out, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul beating Buckle Street (10-9) by nk, 8 ran.
Brown Revel 100-1 (11-0) In rear, outpaced 10th, soon detached, last of 5, dist behind Nachi Falls (10-5) at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in Aug.
Nachi Falls 20-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, went 2nd from 2 out, led before last, clear run-in, won at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in Aug beating Exxaro (11-7) by 12l, 5 ran.
