held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, chased leaders next, no extra approaching last
led, headed approaching last, kept on same pace closing stages
behind, mistake 3rd, under pressure after 4 out, rallied 2 out, weakened before last
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, stayed on approaching last, never able to challenge
tracked leader, driven 2 out, weakened before last
held up in touch, headway after 2 out, led before last, ran on well
held up in touch, chased leaders 3 out, weakened before next
tracked leader, effort 2 out, weakened quickly before last
chased leaders, hard driven to challenge 2 out, no impression, faded closing stages
NonRunner
Spectator was in good form in the spring but is having a first run since May and is possibly a few pounds too high. Auld Sod makes his handicap debut but was a 100/1 chance when a close third in a Newton Abbot maiden and it may not pay to take that form too literally. Cleni Wells is undoubtedly well treated but he’s not been at his best this summer while Salto Chisco was well beaten reverting to hurdles at Newton Abbot. CHIEFTAIN’S CHOICE is another very well handicapped on his best form and he produced a better effort at Market Rasen 10 days ago so gets the vote, though Exitas and Cillian's Well do go well here.
Spectator 3-1 (11-4) In rear, effort before last, ridden after last, no extra, 5th of 6, 5 1/2l behind Mr Snoozy (10-11) at Hexham 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Exitas (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Mid-division, tracked leaders 3rd, driven and lost place before 4 out, soon outpaced, went 4th and kept on from last, no impression, 4th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Majestic Moll (11-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Cleni Wells (FR) 13-2 (10-6) Hampered start, took keen hold, held up behind, driven to chase clear leaders after 3 out, never pace to challenge, 5th of 7, 18 3/4l behind Passing Call (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Salto Chisco (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Held up behind, headway 3 out, driven to chase front pair before next, kept on same pace, never able to challenge, 3rd of 7, 20l behind Chantecler (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Auld Sod (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, kept on approaching last, not reach winner, 3rd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Delirant (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Chieftain's Choice (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up behind, outpaced before 2 out, soon ridden, rallied flat, finished strongly to take 3rd near finish, not quite reach front pair, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Lucky Robin (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Miss Spent (IRE) 28-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear on outside, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 17 3/4l behind Majestic Moll (11-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Modeligo (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased clear leader (winner) who was clear from 2nd until after 6th, blundered badly 8th, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 7, 26l behind Volvalien (11-9) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Cillian's Well (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, driven to chase clear leaders after next, went 4th after 2 out, kept on, never threatened leaders, 4th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Billy My Boy (11-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Nachi Falls 14-1 (11-4) Led, clear 3rd until 4 out, headed, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
