in touch, went 2nd 13th to approaching 4 out, soon weakened
always well behind
held up and keen, headway and not fluent 13th, mistake 4 out, ridden and every chance last, not quicken towards finish
led to 10th, hit 11th, weakening when blundered 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, led 11th, ridden 2 out, ran on
behind, headway 13th, hit 3 out, ridden and every chance last, not quicken close home
chased leader, led 10th to 11th, ridden after 12th, weakened 13th
The reappearing Evan Williams-trained Piran and the consistent and in-form Lahib The Fifth both have to be respected in this beginners' chase but preference is for Neveesou, who has an obvious chance in this company. The selection is by some way the highest rated of these over hurdles and, while lacking any experience over the larger obstacles, he may be worth chancing with the David Pipe yard back among the winners now. Wembury Point also comes from a yard in good form but gave little sign for encouragement on his chasing bow and is probably best watched now. Royal Katidoki is difficult to recommend on the evidence of his form shown since joining Charlie Egerton and of more interest may be Piran, for who lack of a recent run need not be of concern. Lahib The Fifth should win his fair share of races but Neveesou could be different class to these and he is preferred.
Lahib The Fifth (IRE) 6-4jt-fav (10-12) In touch, hit 4th and 5th, pushed along approaching 7th, soon weakened, no chance when pecked 4 out, left moderate 3rd 3 out, 3rd of 7, 21l behind Hilltime (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m nov chs (4) gd in Sept.
Little Villain (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Hit 1st, held up, headway 5th, ridden after 7th, weakened before next, last of 9, 38l behind My Retreat (9-12) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Neveesou (FR) 9-1 (11-5) Held up behind, ridden and outpaced 3 out, headway approaching next, kept on same pace, no impression, 8th of 17, 11l behind Tycoon Hall (9-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gd in Jul.
Rolons Advice 33-1 (10-11) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 8th of 11, 17l behind Shiwawa (11-7) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) gf in Sept.
Royal Katidoki (FR) 9-1 (11-5) Raced wide, in touch, hit 2nd, ridden and weakened 10th, 6th of 8, 41l behind Rubberdubber (11-12) at Newbury 2m 2f nov hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf in Mar.
Piran (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Towards rear, headway into 8th 4 out, 5th early straight, kept on same pace under pressure, 6th of 25, 6l behind Roadmaker (10-4) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 0-130 gd in Apr.
Wembury Point (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) Prominent until blundered 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Tora Bora (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f beg chs (4) gs, 10 ran.
