led until after 3rd, led next, pressed from 4 out, ridden after 2 out, headed towards finish
held up, in touch when fell 6th
prominent, mistake and unseated rider 2nd
prominent, close 2nd when blundered 7th, outjumped by rival when challenging from 4 out, driven ahead towards finish
held up, not fluent 4th, headway 6th, close 3rd when fell next
prominent, led after 3rd, headed next, dropped rear 6th, hampered and weakened next, tailed off
unseated rider 1st
PRIMROSE TIME impressed when winning at Carlisle and, under similar conditions, can defy a 7lb penalty under her talented rider. The drop to two miles really did look a wise move after the mare tired over further on her seasonal return and, with that run clearly not lost on her, she sauntered to victory. The one concern would be her ability to act as effectively should the ground dry up but, in the hope conditions are suitable, she can beat Prioryjo. Martin Todhunter's horse gave a talented Henry Daly-trainer runner a real fright at Haydock and the third horse has since scored with plenty to spare, suggesting a 4lb rise is perfectly fair, although unlike Primrose Time he'd be better on a sound surface. Polar Gunner has quickly dropped to a nice mark but perhaps time is catching up with the veteran and of more interest is Pamak D'Airy, a horse with a fine record here albeit largely over further.
Polar Gunner 25-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, quickly pulled up after 5th, dismounted, in a race won by Sotovik (10-7) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-125 (4) gs in Oct, 12 ran.
Prioryjo 18-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, left 4th 9th, went 3rd and closed approaching 3 out, led after 2 out, driven flat, headed close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Kack Handed (11-3) at Haydock 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Oct.
Pamak D'airy (FR) 16-1 (11-8) Prominent, went 2nd before 4th until 7th, mistake 11th, one pace from 2 out, 6th of 12, 8l behind Grand Slam Hero (11-10) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in May.
Primrose Time 8-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, led 5 out, headed 4 out, regained lead 2 out, stayed on strongly and edged right flat, eased towards finish, won at Carlisle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Oct beating Dallas Bell (11-0) by 6l, 14 ran.
Peachey Moment (USA) 12-1 (10-12) Held up behind, never a factor, 10th of 11, well behind Bow Badger (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Something Silver 7-2fav (10-0) Chased leaders, lost place approaching 11th, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Top Dressing (11-1) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Apr, 10 ran.
Tranos (USA) 8-1 (10-1) Held up in 4th, not fluent 2nd, ridden in 3rd after 12th, not fluent and weakened 3 out, mistake 2 out, 6th of 7, 33l behind Film Festival (11-9) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Oct.
