behind, hampered 10th (Becher's) behind when hampered 3 out, no impression after
jumped well, prominent, led 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, clear run in
led to 5th, in 3rd when fell 10th (beaches)
chased leaders, chased winner 6th, ridden approaching 2 out and every chance, one pace
held up behind, headway 12th, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, pecked 10th (Becher's) lost place approaching 14th
mid-division, hit 6th, stumbled badly 10th (beaches) when behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
behind, headway approaching 2 out, never dangerous
in touch, headway approaching 11th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, ridden next
prominent, blundered 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakening when jumped left last
held up, headway 5th, chasing leaders when badly hampered and unseated rider 10th (beaches)
in touch, blundered 7th, hampered 10th (Becher's) in 5th when blundered 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, pushed along and no impression when fell 3 out
An interesting race with the presence of Davids Lad but we will head for another Irish raider Rheindross with Mac Hine and Spinofski also given respect. Arthur Moore's forays across the sea are rarely are too far away and he has nominated Rheindross for this race. The horse finished third in a listed chase on reappearance this term and with stamina likely to be a premium, the drop back in trip should not be of much concern. Mac Hine is likely to be popular following a recent victory at Worcester. He is prone to making the odd error at his fences and there will be no hiding place in this race. Spinofski is something of an enigma from a punting perspective. He looked to need his first run this term and while he often travels well in his races, he doesn't always do a lot in a finish. That said, he has a decent enough weight and conditions look ideal. Davids Lad is likely to be here again come April time. Connections rarely rush him back to the racetrack so a watching brief is advised. Asparagus is in fair form of late but Mister McGoldrick let the form down last week and this looks tougher. Mudlark Joe Deane looks best of the rest. A good contest in prospect with Rheindross offered up as our likely winner.
