always prominent, effort 3 out, led next, soon ridden, headed last, kept on
in touch, effort 3 out, weakened from next
held up mid-division, effort 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, lost place 4 out, rallied approaching 2 out, no extra approaching last
mid-division, ridden 3 out, never on terms
held up, effort approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression
mid-division, effort 3 out, weakened next
held up behind, outpaced 3 out, some headway approaching next, never nearer
held up on outside, headway before 2 out, ridden and stayed on well to lead flat
led, headed 3 out, weakened next
tracked leader, led 3 out, headed next, hung right and one pace last
in touch, blundered badly 2nd, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
always behind
held up, ridden 4 out, never dangerous, tailed off
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, kept on
Bonchester Bridge, Orang Outan and All For The Cause are three against the field in a race where few can be ruled out and the tentative vote is given to Orang Outan. The selection won well last time out when beating Inch High and although rising in the weights he looks progressive again has conditions to suit and looks a value bet in an open affair. Bonchester Bridge rates the main danger on her best hurdle form but she has since disappointed over fences so can not be put forward with much confidence. All For The Cause won a novice hurdle when beating Compromiznotension last time but he looks to have plenty of weight back in Handicap Company. Stainley beat L'oudon last time and remains on a fair mark despite his penalty so he could go well at a price. Summer Soul could improve for the fitting of first time cheekpecies but looks vulnerable under top weight. Of the remainder Little Bob could have the race run to suit but for the winner we return to Orang Outan.
Summer Soul (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 11th 4 out, kept on one pace from next, 7th of 18, 22l behind Albanov (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f hdl gd in Oct.
Soubriquet (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Close up, effort approaching 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 6th of 7, 38l behind John Forbes (11-4) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy.
All For The Cause (IRE) 11-4 (11-6) Chased leaders, led 3 out, driven out approaching last, won at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) gs beating Compromiznotension (10-13) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Amazing King (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Chased leaders until weakened after 3 out, 8th of 15, 14l behind Mamlook (11-12) at Ascot 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl (2) gd.
Border Tale 8-1 (10-5) Led, not fluent and headed 5th, chased winner until just after 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 12, 17l behind Doctor David (11-6) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar.
Bonchester Bridge 33-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 13th, weakened next, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Strawberry (10-12) at Newbury 2m 6f mrs hcp chs (1) sft in Mar, 15 ran.
Nelson du Ronceray (FR) 9-2 (11-2) Prominent until ridden, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 11, 24l behind Orang Outan (10-8) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Motive (FR) 10-1 (10-7) Behind, ridden 3 out, no impression last, 8th of 13, 21l behind Soubriquet (10-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl (3) gd in Mar.
Little Bob 7-1 (10-3) Always prominent, challenged 3 out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance until no extra flat, 6th of 13, 7l behind Soubriquet (10-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl (3) gd in Mar.
Inch High 14-1 (11-3) Led, ridden approaching 2 out, soon headed, one pace flat, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Orang Outan (10-8) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Stainley (IRE) 15-2 (10-8) Made all, raced keenly, clear from 2nd to 4th, hung right flat, kept on, won at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Mar beating L'oudon (11-8) by 1l, 8 ran.
Orang Outan (FR) 15-2 (10-8) Mid-division, smooth headway to lead 2 out, driven out flat, won at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft beating Inch High (11-3) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Tranos (USA) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and effort 3 out, hung left and weakened next, 7th of 13, 19l behind Soubriquet (10-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl (3) gd in Mar.
Ho Pang Yau 14-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 18l behind Kristiansand (10-5) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Sept.
Longdale 6-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway under pressure approaching 3 out, ridden, effort next, one pace approaching last, 3rd of 13, 9l behind John Forbes (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Mar.
