led from 2nd, ridden and blundered 2 out, kept on well from last
tracked leaders, in 2nd when fell 10th
led to 2nd, chased leaders, left 2nd at 10th, ridden after 3 out, one pace from last
always behind, detached when fell 8th
Ellerslie George can benefit from this longer trip to open his account over fences, with Like A Lord seen as his only serious rival. Ellerslie George was always highly thought of by his previous trainer Tom Tate, who managed to squeeze one win over hurdles out of him. Then, after a couple of outings over fences this May, the gelding was purchased by Graham Wylie as part of his ever growing team, and it appears as though they have found a soft race for him to make an immediate impact in. If anywhere near fit after his summer break, the son of Presenting should prove too strong for this lot, the best of whom should be Like A Lord. He will at least like the trip according to his trainer who describes him as a nice horse in her stable tour. He might be nice, but that will not be enough to stop Ellerslie George from prevailing. The rest are best watched.
Anchors Away 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, effort 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 16, 17l behind Gus (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Sept.
Ellerslie George (IRE) 11-4 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 2nd to 7th, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Oniz Tiptoes (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m nov chs (4) gf in May.
Like A Lord (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) In touch to 8th, 10th of 16, 33l behind El Bandindos (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Sept.
Silent Bay 16-1 (11-5) Chased leader, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 6, 47l behind Himalayan Trail (11-5) at Catterick 3m 1f beg chs (4) sft in Jan.
Wensleydale Web 66-1 (9-11) Not fluent, held up in rear when fell 5 out in race won by Looking Forward (10-4) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf, 11 ran.
