tracked clear leader, close up 4 out, lost 2nd next, soon outpaced, left well beaten 3rd last, weakened and lost place flat
set strong pace, clear to 4 out, ridden after 3 out, headed approaching next, 1 length down in 2nd when left 6 lengths clear last, no extra and headed final 50 yards
tracked leaders, headway 4 out, went 2nd next, soon ridden, led approaching 2 out, 1 length clear when swerved left and unseated rider last
chased leaders, lost place and behind 5th, blundered 7th, soon struggling, tailed off 3 out,
held up in rear, mistake 8th, outpaced in 5th and still plenty to do 3 out, headway next, left 6 lengths 2nd last, ridden and ran on flat to lead final 50 yards
tracked leaders, outpaced 4 out, soon no impression, left well beaten 4th last, stayed on to go 3rd flat, never troubled leading pair
Nonrunner
MAURICETHEATHLETE looks worth chancing in an open race. Martin Keighley's gelding ran his best race to date behind Rifleman at Worcester in May and now returned to three miles he has a good chance of landing his first win at the 16th attempt. Admiral Dundas has stamina to prove but his fifth to Court Red Handed at Ludlow looks strong form, and along with the adaptable Captain Beckett is respected. Prince Massini won on his comeback at Uttoxeter and he seemed to relish a return to hurdling; an 11lbs higher mark makes life tougher but he comes here in grand form and has a nice racing weight. Heir To Be also comes here on the back of a solid win but he was given an easy lead, whilst North Island has more to do as he steps back out of novice company.
North Island (IRE) 6-5fav (11-5) Tracked leader, ridden after 9th, outpaced 3 out, no impression last, weakened flat, 4th of 6, 24l behind Pinerock (10-12) at Worcester 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Heir To Be 12-1 (11-12) Made all, driven and in command between last 2, clear when hit last, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, (new course record), won at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf beating Northern Lad (11-12) by 12l, 9 ran.
Admiral Dundas (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, ridden next, kept on from 2 out, 5th of 17, 6l behind Court Red Handed (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Mauricetheathlete (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Mid-division, mistake and reminders 4th, soon lost place, rallied after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, 35l behind Red Rouble (11-5) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Kristoffersen 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place after 8th, behind next, went remote 5th latter stages, 5th of 8, 38l behind Cashel Blue (11-0) at Newton Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Sep.
Captain Becket 14-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, chased winner last, kept on towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 13, hd behind Lemon Silk (10-10) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Prince Massini (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4th, led after next, strongly pressed from 2 out, joined and hit last, stayed on gamely flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd beating Babilu (11-1) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
