behind, headway 9th, soon chasing leaders, kept on under pressure never able to challenge
tracked leaders, effort 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, lost place 8th
held up towards rear, headway 9th, soon chasing leaders, not fluid 2nd last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, under pressure 5th, soon beaten
held up, headway 4 out, soon no impression
prominent, effort 9th, led approaching next, ridden 2 out, stayed on well
mid-division, headway 9th, lost action and pulled up soon after 3 out
held up, mistake 1st, headway 8th, ridden to challenge 3 out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders, lost place before 9th
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, pulled up after 4th
mid-division, mistake 9th, headway before 3 out, soon chasing winner, hard ridden and hung left after last, kept on
held up mid-division, under pressure 8th, weakened before 3 out, pulled up soon after
led, ridden 9th, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
Fourpointone has shown a consistent level of form of late and Michael Scudamore's gelding is taken to gain a deserved success over hurdles, getting the verdict ahead of Kings Story and Monsieur Georges. The last mentioned has, like the selection, been running well without winning of late and should again be thereabouts. Eight Fifty Six has claims on the pick of his form but the seven-year-old may be a shade high in the weights at present so he may be booked for a place at best, while Domenico is likely to struggle to give weight away all round. Jonjo O'Neill's Travel Guide is less exposed than his rivals but needs to improve on all known form to trouble the judge and of more interest may be Kings Story, who ran better at Bangor last time. Fourpointone has solid claims though and he is preferred.
Domenico (IRE) 4-1fav (11-4) Held up in rear, kept on approaching 2 out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 19l behind Picabo Kid (10-6) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Jomelamin 12-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, in touch, ridden and lost place 5th, well behind from next, 7th of 11, well behind Leamington Lad (11-6) at Worcester 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Eight Fifty Six (IRE) 17-2 (10-6) Always towards rear, 6th of 12, 46l behind My Skipper (10-2) at N Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Easy Dancer 40-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 35l behind Prime Contender (11-13) at Worcester 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gd.
Moon Emperor 14-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, well behind Optimum (9-9) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct '06.
Supreme Team (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Mistakes, prominent, weakened approaching 8th, 5th of 9, 43l behind Prince Vector (11-0) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) hvy.
Fourpointone 13-2 (9-12) In touch, ridden after 9th, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 15l behind My Skipper (10-2) at N Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Kings Story (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 7th, led approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Well Saved (11-3) at Bangor 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Travel Guide (USA) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leader, led 3rd, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 32l behind Cortinas (11-6) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Monsieur Georges (FR) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on, nearest finish, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Well Saved (11-3) at Bangor 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Spirit of Tenby (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway 5th, weakened 7th, tailed off, 12th of 19, well behind Kings Rock (11-7) at Exeter 2m 6f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gs in Dec '05.
Lord of The Bridge (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Held up in rear off the pace, ridden approaching 6th, behind when mistake last, 5th of 11, 39l behind Chevy To The Levy (11-2) at Towcester 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Welsh Guard (USA) 100-1 (10-12) Led to ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 28l behind Donaldson (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gf.
Pacha Noir (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Held up, reminders 8th, weakened 12th, tailed off, 4th of 7, well behind Tipp Top (10-0) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Swagger 50-1 (9-7) Mid-division, struggling when mistake 2nd, tailed off and pulled up 3 out in race won by Double The Trouble (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f amt hcp hdl (5) gs in Mar, 18 ran.
