always prominent, led approaching 2 out, not fluent last, ran on well
mid-division, reminders after 4th, struggling after 7th
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden 8th, weakened 9th
prominent, ridden 7th, weakened 9th, no chance when eased 2 out
mid-division, some headway approaching 3 out, no chance of leaders
held up in rear, headway 6th, blundered 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out, no impression flat
led to 2nd, lost place approaching 5th, pulled up before 6th
pulled hard, held up, effort 8th, weakened 9th, mistake 3 out
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, headway approaching 7th, weakened next
always behind
chased leaders, lost place 7th, struggling after
blundered 3rd always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 8
mid-division, headway 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
led 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened after 2 out
in rear, headway when hit 6th, weakened approaching 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, soon lost place, mistake 9th, no chance and blundered 2 out
Nonrunner
Sheriff Hutton looked well worth following when winning last time and is preferred to Madam Blaze and Nortonthorpe Lad. The selection didn't show a great deal in bumpers or on his first four starts over hurdles but it was hard not to be impressed with the way he routed the field at Hereford last time. The handicapper certainly was as he has dished out a 12lb rise but it looks well worth giving the Rudimentary gelding the chance to prove that he deserves it. Not too many of his opponents jump off the page but Madam Blaze, Nortonthorpe Lad, Mattaking and Silver Bow are all worthy of consideration. Madam Blaze continues to perform well in defeat but victory remains elusive and there's every chance that she'll find at least one too good again. Nortonthorpe Lad has his first run since being claimed out of Mick Easterby's yard and is well worth a market check given that he has ability. Silver Bow is a capable performer on her day and entitled to come on for her reappearance whilst Mattaking is a potential improver now handicapping. However, the safest option is to side with Sheriff Hutton.
Sheriff Hutton (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up, in touch, headway halfway, led 2 out, stayed on strongly flat, won at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in May beating Booster Divin (10-1) by 9l, 11 ran.
Simply Mystic 20-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, weakened from 6th, 8th of 15, 45l behind Doris's Gift (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Atahuelpa 25-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, in touch, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, well behind Stumped (11-7) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Dec.
Make My Hay 20-1 (11-5) Led, headed 3 out, weakened quickly after next, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Mount Benger (10-13) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan '07, 9 ran.
Hot Lips Page (FR) 16-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, pushed along after 8th, headway before 3 out, disputing 3 lengths 3rd and staying on when fell 2 out in race won by Dusty Dane (11-6) at Towcester 2m 5f clm hdl (5) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Nortonthorpe Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, soon ridden, weakening when mistake last, 3rd of 13, 17l behind Wotchalike (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gf in May.
Beau Coup 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 15, 41l behind Doris's Gift (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Alpha Juliet (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, 7th of 13, 26l behind Nelliedonethat (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Mattaking (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway 3 out, one pace from next, 4th of 16, 20l behind Apollo Creed (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Viennchee Run 13-2 (10-2) In touch, went 3rd 7th, ridden next, weakened approaching last, 4th of 7, 10l behind Thehonourablelady (10-5) at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Silver Bow 20-1 (10-12) In touch, took closer order 7th, weakened last, 5th of 14, 13l behind Doris's Gift (11-7) at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp hdl (4) gf in May.
Rosenblatt (GER) 11-1 (10-9) Not always fluent, reminders after 4th, always behind, tailed off approaching 6th, 13th of 14, well behind Desert Lover (11-0) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Aintnonancy 22-1 (10-4) Held up in touch, effort approaching 3 out, chased leaders when hampered 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 14, 25l behind Yeoman Spirit (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
McQueen (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Led to 7th, weakened after 4 out, 8th of 12, well behind Football Crazy (11-5) at Wetherby 2m 7f cnd clm hdl (5) gd in Nov.
Madam Blaze 5-1fav (10-3) Held up in touch, tracked leaders 7th, led 3 out, headed last no extra, 2nd of 15, 5l behind Aldiruos (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in May.
Twenti Twenti (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, blundered 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 37l behind Yeoman Spirit (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Working Late 40-1 (10-9) Always behind, struggling before 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 9, 49l behind Apocalozzo (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp chs (5) gf in May.
Drumdell's Biddy (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden after 7th, weakened from 2 out, 4th of 14, 17l behind Incas (10-11) at Perth 3m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Aug.
