mid-division, under pressure 3 out, rallied to chase clear leaders next, stayed on same pace and lost 3rd towards finish
chasing leaders when lost action and pulled up before 3rd
chased leaders, smooth progress to challenge 2 out, led approaching omitted last, very easy (1 hurdle omitted)
mid-division, but in touch, headway to chase leaders 2 out, never a threat
mid-division, headway 2 out, stayed on well closing stages, never troubled leaders
tracked leader, jumped right 4th, mistake next, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, some late headway, never dangerous
led, not fluent 4th and 5th, headed before omitted last, kept on, no chance with easy winner
held up towards rear, mistake 4th, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, weakened before omitted last
DEAUVILLE DANCER might be a risky proposition at likely short odds as the Flat winner is not progressing over hurdles. However, he has the best form in the book and Cest Notre Gris is having his first start for Matt Sheppard though has shown ability in Ireland, including last time when sixth in a handicap at Kilbeggan. Ross Kitty won a maiden point for novice riders at Lisronagh in April but looks more of a chasing type and Amber Spyglass just hasn't taken to jumping.
Amber Spyglass 6-1 (11-0) Held up, mid-division, headway before 2 out, one pace and no impression, 4th of 8, 37 1/4l behind Blagapar (11-0) at Southwell 2m mdn (5) sft in Jun.
Cest Notre Gris (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Prominent, 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, no impression before last, 6th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Flaviana (11-3) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in May.
Deauville Dancer (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) In rear, headway before 3 out, challenging when left in lead 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 7, 14 1/2l behind West Torr (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f (4) gs in Jun.
Irish Ranger (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Led, took keen hold, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 37 1/2l behind Waterlord (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m (6) gd in Jul.
Kims Ocean (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway and pushed a little wide after 4th, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 5th of 8, 29l behind Red Tornado (12-1) at Uttoxeter 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Lucky Thirteen 66-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, not fluent 5th, weakened before 3 out, 5th of 8, 24 3/4l behind Nikki Steel (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) gs in Jun.
Overrider 40-1 (10-12) Held up, headway to join winner 3rd, ridden and weakened 2 out, 7th of 10, dist behind Mr Kit Cat (11-5) at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Rizal Park (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Bleu Et Noir (11-5) at Stratford 2m (4) gs in Jun.
Chita's Gamble 100-1 (10-6) Not always fluent, towards rear, well behind from 3 out, last of 8, dist behind Dun Bay Creek (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (4) gd in Jun.
Ross Kitty (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Ld, 2nd 1/2way, ld 5out, 1l adv apr lst, qckn clr run in, won at Lisronagh 3m mdn in Apr beating Fact Flow (12-1) by nk, 9 ran.
Venture Lagertha (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd 3 out, lost 2nd well before next, soon pushed along, kept on same pace in 3rd, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 10, 34 3/4l behind Western Sunrise (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn (5) gs in Mar.
