tracked leading pair, close up before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on from last but could not reach winner
led, headed narrowly after 2nd, chased clear leader 6th, lost ground 10th, ridden before 12th, weakened after 4 out, soon well beaten
midfield, not fluent 6th, towards rear 7th, ridden after 10th, well adrift 4 out, ran on under pressure 3 out, kept on from last
pressed leader, led after 2nd, drew clear 6th, narrow advantage 4 out, ridden before 3 out where headed, weakened before last
midfield, headway to chase leader 4 out, jumped into lead 3 out, drew clear before last, idled flat but always doing enough
towards rear, hit 4th, awkward in rear 6th, ridden 11th, well beaten when hit 4 out, soon pulled up
in rear, headway on outside 6th, chased leader 10th, close up 4 out, weakened before 3 out
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The progressive ARMATTIEKAN has won two of his last three outings including at Wincanton last time. The runner-up has since boosted the form by winning and Donald McCain’s charge can go in again. Dreamsundermyfeet is also on the upgrade having landed a hat-trick over these fences during the summer and returning to action with a victory at Huntingdon. Above Suspicion steps up in trip after finishing third at Market Rasen while Don't Ask has failed to complete both outings since winning here back in May but is reunited with winning partner Harry Bannister.
Gemirande (FR) 25-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along well before 3 out, soon weakened, never on terms, 11th of 22, dist behind Rowland Ward (10-1) at Aintree 2m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Docpickedme (IRE) 10-3 (11-10) Slightly hampered start, towards rear, ridden and went third 5 out, kept on one pace, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 6, 18 3/4l behind Young Offender (11-7) at Chepstow 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Don't Ask (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Led or close 2nd, backed off some off the fences, beaten from 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Stratford 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Dreamsundermyfeet (IRE) 3-1 (12-1) Chased leaders, pecked 2nd, mistake next and 4th, not fluent 11th, went 2nd after 3 out, led before mistake 2 out, hung right before last and hard pressed, carried right flat, stayed on, holding 2nd towards finish, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Nov beating Begoodtoyourself (10-0) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Ahead Of The Field (IRE) 11-2 (11-1) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 33 1/2l behind Fantastikas (11-11) at Lingfield 2m 7f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Above Suspicion (IRE) 13-2 (11-10) Raced in last, mistake 4 out, some headway before 3 out, mistake last, went 3rd close home, no impression, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Shiroccan Roll (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Nyoufsea 100-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, mistake and unseated rider 8th, at Ludlow 3m hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Armattiekan (IRE) 13-8fav (11-10) Held up last, rapid headway to track leader before seventh, took lead travelling strongly 2 out, went clear before last, eased close home, easily, won at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Nov beating Butterwick Brook (12-0) by 3 1/4l, 4 ran.
