led, mistake 9th, mistake 12th, headed approaching 3 out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway after 10th, weakened 12th
mid-division, mistake 7th, mistake 10th, outpaced 4 out
held up in touch, headway approaching 3 out, led approaching last, ridden out
towards rear, struggling 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th
held up towards rear, headway and in touch 4 out, one pace from next
tracked leaders, weakened 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent, led approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, one pace under pressure
A drop in grade and a smaller field will suit Three Mirrors and assuming he is ridden more prominently today, he is fancied to return to winning ways, with Ever Present and Silver Jack just two in a field full of dangers. The selection showed plenty of ability last season in his first year over fences and assuming that the ground doesn't deteriorate too badly, a big run looks forthcoming now facing as easier company. Ever Present was outclassed on his final start last season but now dropped in class he should go well with soft ground ideal. Silver Jack is one of three course and distance winners in the lineup, and he unshipped his jockey fairly early last time in the Becher Chase. Euro American should come on for his run and will appreciate the drop in trip, whilst More Likely looks up against it. Scribano Eile must be feared off a light-weight and assuming he runs up to the form of his recent win, he should be a major player today. Patricksnineteenth has claims if his jumping holds up, however it is Three Mirrors who can score.
Ever Present (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, led after 2nd, headed after 5th, soon pushed along and pulled up at the 6th in race won by Simon (11-2) at Southwell 3m lst hcp chs (1) sft in Jan, 10 ran.
Three Mirrors 16-1 (10-2) Mistake 12th, mainly towards rear, 12th of 20, 33l behind L'Antartique (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd in Nov.
Gold Heart (FR) 66-1 (11-6) Always behind, 7th of 13, 23l behind Roman Ark (11-12) at Haydock 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Nov.
Patricksnineteenth (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Fell at the 1st in race won by Kelrev (10-11) at Newbury 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs, 11 ran.
Silver Jack (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) With leaders, close up when unseated rider at the 6th in race won by Mr Pointment (11-5) at Aintree 3m 2f lst hcp chs (1) gs in Nov, 19 ran.
Euro American (GER) 17-2 (11-4) Held up in rear, effort 4 out, edged left from 2 out, no impression, 5th of 6, 15l behind Vedelle (11-1) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Nov.
More Likely 5-1 (11-10) Held up, outpaced 13th, rallied and every chance when fell at the 14th in race won by Strong Resolve (11-12) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Nov, 7 ran.
Scribano Eile (IRE) 3-1 (10-4) Made all, ridden and kept on well flat, won at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Nov beating Cantgeton (11-12) by 6l, 7 ran.
