CONVERTI can defy a penalty to see off On You Go and Silver Story. The selection appeared to relish the switch back to hurdles last time out and on that evidence, he will be a tough nut to the crack even with the winner's penalty. On You Go will be popular with Tony McCoy aboard. Well supported before his reappearance at Bangor, he disappointed badly on that occasion. Silver Story seems slow though has no issues with regard to staying today's trip. Shaver Baines has been seen in point-to-points and looked particularly inexperienced over hurdles. Nevertheless, he should not be dismissed as his trainer has a fair record with crossover performers. Tavalu would have been better off were this race a handicap so he is accordingly opposed. Tallow Bride had won an Irish point over three miles though was completely ignored on British debut at Southwell. Newsday was assisted by the departure of the well backed favourite at Fontwell in a 20/1 boilover. She seems reliable enough over extreme trips. Not the strongest of contests ever to be staged here and Converti gets the call.
Tavalu (USA) 6-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, headway 5th, ridden after 7th, weakened approaching 3 out, went moderate 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 22l behind Monn Royal (11-4) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jun.
Checked Shirt 3-1 (12-0) Hdwy 15; ev ch nxt; one pce, 4th of 8, 8l behind Go North (12-0) at Ampton 3m ptp in Jan.
Newsday (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Held up in mid-division, headway well before 2 out, went 3rd 2 out, stayed on well to lead towards finish, won at Fontwell 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gf in May beating Ashmolian (10-7) by 1l, 11 ran.
On You Go (IRE) 10-3fav (11-9) Held up mid-division, bumped 4 out, quickly weakened and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Michigan d'Isop (11-0) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in May, 15 ran.
Quatuor Collonges (FR) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened 5th, 12th of 14, 45l behind Bai Zhu (10-9) at Towcester 2m NH flat (5) sft in Nov.
Rebus (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway after 6f, weakened over 3f out, 10th of 14, 33l behind Pure Faith (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
Ring For Time 6-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, hampered 8th, headway approaching next, led 3 out, clear approaching 2 out, easily, won at Stratford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jun beating Dont Even Ask (10-10) by 16l, 13 ran.
Silver Story 11-4 (11-0) Chased leader to 6th, remained prominent, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 12, 27l behind Hope Road (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Jun.
I'mtheluckyone 16-1 (11-7) To & pu 11, in a race won by Royal Crystal (11-7) at Kingston Blount 2m 5f ptp in Jun, 10 ran.
Mayfair Tambourine 7-1 (11-7) Held up; hdwy 12; wknd 15, 5th of 12, 31l behind Quantocks Lastbrat (12-0) at Umberleigh 3m ptp in Jun.
Tallow Bride (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway to go prominent 5th, weakened 3 out, 6th of 14, 43l behind Devon Native (10-11) at Southwell 2m 5f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Tara Gale 80-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 7th, 9th of 11, well behind Plunkett (10-9) at Ffos Las 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd in Jun.
Converti 6-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway 7th, challenged approaching 3 out, hung left approaching 2 out and again before last, stayed on under pressure to lead last stride, won at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (5) gf in Jun beating Khumbu (11-0) by shd, 10 ran.
Shaver Baines (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) In touch, chased leader after 3rd, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 43l behind Mr Robert (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
