always towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, kept on same pace approaching last
led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
in touch, headway to challeng 3 out, led next, headed last, ridden and weakened flat
tracked leader, driven and outpaced 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, lost place when mistake 4th, soon well behind
bumped 1st, behind until ridden, kept on from 2 out, never near leaders
jumped right 1st, not fluent, always behind
mid-division, headway 3 out, effort when mistake next, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden 2 out, led last, stayed on
held up, towards rear, headway on outside 3 out, led briefly before next, kept on and every chance last, no extra flat
Tabaran is a hopeful pick ahead of Airedale Lad, with Thimblesfirth and Champagne Rossini among a batch of other contenders. The opener on the card is a moderate affair, and as one of the younger brigade, Tabaran could be the answer. He takes a drop in class after finishing in mid-division in a non-seller here in July, and with William Kennedy taking 3lb off his back, has more going for him than most. Airedale Lad was third in a similar event to this here last time, and is likely to be on the premises again, while Thimblesfirth pulled too hard on her reappearance in a mares' only contest at Uttoxeter in July, and will be fitter now. She needs to brush up her jumping though, and Champagne Rossini has flattered in this company in the past, but is trained locally and will garner some support. The betting market will probably be a big guide, but we shall rely on Tabaran.
New Wish (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, blundered 5th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 11, 43l behind Not Today Sir (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sll hdl (4) gd.
Airedale Lad (IRE) 10-3 (10-10) In touch, ridden to chase winner after 3 out to last, one pace flat, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Not Today Sir (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sll hdl (4) gd.
Champagne Rossini (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Chased leader, led approaching 4th, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 29l behind Integration (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sll hdl (4) gs in Jun.
Chateau (IRE) 22-1 (10-13) Mistake 1st, tracked leader, ridden and lost place after 4 out, weakened next, 8th of 9, 43l behind Zacharova (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in May.
Electrique (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) In rear, headway after 3rd, weakened approaching last, 13th of 18, 28l behind Countback (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (5) gs in Jul.
Friedhelmo (GER) 25-1 (10-3) Held up, headway after 3 out, ridden next, no impression, 3rd of 12, 21l behind Too Posh To Share (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Jul.
L'Etang Bleu (FR) 6-1 (12-3) (ts) prom to %way; t.o & pulled up in race won by The Granby (12-3) at Peper Harow 3m ptp gd in May, 10 ran.
Lone Soldier (FR) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders to 5th, behind when mistake 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Rushneeyriver (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 3f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Jun '06, 17 ran.
Tijinabad (IRE) Pennekamp horse, half-brother to 1m-1m1f winner Tijiyr.
Valfonic 20-1 (11-0) Held up in rear when fell at the 2nd in race won by Masterpoint (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m cnd sll hcp hdl (5) gf in May, 14 ran.
Tabaran (FR) 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division, chased leaders 2 out, soon ridden, no impression approaching last, 7th of 13, 7l behind Scutch Mill (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Crafty Lady (IRE) 18-1 (10-8) Mid-division, lost place 5th, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Mistified (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun, 9 ran.
Thimblesfirth (IRE) 28-1 (10-7) Pulled hard, held up, hit and stumbled 7th, went 3rd 3 out, no impression on front 2, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Early Benefit (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jul.
Night Reveller (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Prominent, ridden 5th, soon weakened, 9th of 10, well behind Mad Professor (11-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Jul.
