led to 4th, 10 lengths down when fell last
chased leaders, in 4th when fell 8th
chased leader, led 4th, clear approaching last
held up, challenged 4 out, chased winner next until weakened 2 out, left poor 3rd last
held up and keen, blundered 3rd, left poor 2nd last
in touch, weakened 4 out
always behind, tailed off 7th
Cape Greko impressed with his jumping when making a successful start over fences at Huntingdon, however Zilcash was equally as impressive at Fontwell and it is he who receives the vote ahead of All For The Cause. Alan King's gelding had become slightly frustrating over hurdles this season as his form tailed off. However he looked a different horse when dotting up at Fontwell despite drifting in the betting, and he jumped superbly on that occasion. Although he has more on his plate today, this track suits fine and he is fancied to oblige. Cape Greko beat a poor field well on his chasing debut when ridden by today's jockey, but his race looks tougher and he needs to improve. Connections try a first-time visor on Chaninbar, and Milton Harris's gelding has shown a good level of form, albeit punctuated by poor runs. His effort last time at Sedgefield reads fairly well but he may just be outpaced here over the bare two miles. Dishdasha was a good hurdler and warrants respect on this chasing debut, especially if the market speaks in his favour, whilst All For The Cause has the scope to make up into a fair chaser. A fair contest this, with Lester Leaps In yet another for consideration, however it is Zilcash who gets the nod to win again.
Cape Greko 10-3 (11-0) Made all, clear 5th, pushed along 3 out, eased down flat, won at Huntingdon 2m beg chs (4) gd beating Muhtenbar (11-0) by 8l, 8 ran.
Chaninbar (FR) 16-1 (10-11) Held up, reminders 9th, headway to chase leaders next, ridden and kept on from 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Snoopy Loopy (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs (2) gs in Apr.
Zilcash 7-4 (11-0) Tracked leader, led 5th to 7th, led 3 out, drew clear from next, eased run-in, won at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (4) gs beating Grand Silence (10-7) by 12l, 7 ran.
All For The Cause (IRE) 5-1fav (11-10) Held up mid-division, effort 3 out, weakened next, 13th of 15, 21l behind Little Bob (11-1) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
Dishdasha (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, raced keenly, not fluent 2 out, headway approaching last, stayed on flat, 6th of 19, 6l behind Katies Tuitor (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Lester Leaps In (USA) 8-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, ridden 4th and pulled up 4 out in race won by Jazz Scene (11-3) at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar, 11 ran.
Player (FR) 85-40 (10-13) Led until headed before 3 out, ridden next, no impression approaching last, 4th of 6, 21l behind Hush Tiger (11-0) at Hexham 2m beg chs (4) hvy in Mar.
