prominent, led 8th, ridden 2 out, ran on
held up in touch, blundered 4th, soon behind
led to approaching 6th, weakened quickly
chased leaders, ridden 8th, soon weakened
chased leaders, led approaching 6th to 8th, ridden after next, weakened after 3 out
held up, headway 7th, ridden and every chance 2 out, one pace flat
held up in touch, headway 6th, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, jumped right and weakened last
Nonrunner
Borehill Joker, Uncle Wallace and Kercabellec are three against the field in this trappy handicap chase and the tentative vote is given to Borehill Joker. The selection won well last time out when beating Cupla Cairde and although he has a penalty for that win he again has his optimum conditions and he is taken to defy the handicapper. Uncle Wallace rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when defeating Barton Park but all his best form is on a faster surface and with this in mind he looks worth taking on. Kercabellec is another that could go well but he gave the impression he was in the handicappers grip when fourth behind Isotop last time. Of the remainder the booking of Robert Thornton for New Bird catches the eye and he should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Borehill Joker who looks to have everything in his favour.
Neltina 8-1 (11-12) Led to 10th, soon pushed along, weakened approaching 3 out, 4th of 6, 23l behind Kosmos Bleu (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in May.
Uncle Wallace 13-2 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, headway after 8th, chased leaders after 4 out, led 2 out, driven out from last, won at Wincanton 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Apr beating Barton Park (10-6) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
New Bird (GER) 10-3 (11-7) Prominent, led 7th to 9th, ridden to stay in touch 4 out, staying on one pace when hit 2 out, 3rd of 8, 7l behind O'Toole (11-8) at N Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Indian Gunner 25-1 (11-12) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 14, 11l behind Petolinski (10-0) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in May.
Kercabellec (FR) 15-2 (10-7) Jumped left, led, clear approaching 4th until before 11th, headed and mistake 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 8, 13l behind Isotop (9-10) at Stratford 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-115 (3) sft in May.
Borehill Joker 5-6fav (11-5) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, led after 2 out, clear last, pushed out, won at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in May beating Cupla Cairde (10-9) by 6l, 8 ran.
Schoolhouse Walk 11-1 (11-3) In touch, challenged 3 out, every chance last, weakened flat, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 12, 14l behind Silver Dagger (9-13) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in May.
Rainbows Aglitter 7-2fav (11-7) Took keen hold in touch, headway to chase leading pair 10th, until weakened after 3 out, 4th of 8, 12l behind Master T (11-6) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in May.
