mid-division, headway 6f out, soon ridden, weakened 2 furlong out
chased leaders until weakened 3f out
held up, headway 7f out, ridden 3f out, no further impression
mid division, headway over 7f out, ridden 4f out, every chance 3f out, kept on same pace
mid division, headway over 7f out, ridden at every chance 3f out, weakened over 1
in touch until weakened over 4f out
prominent until weakened over 7f out
soon led, headed 9f out, led again 3f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on
always behind, held off from halfway
held up mid division, good headway 6f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, pushed out
A wide open bumper and the market is sure to prove the best guide. Philip, Hobbs has a strong hand in this contest and we will take a chance on the well bred newcomer Bertibanoo. The gelding is reportedly held in high regard and he is taken to score in a race full of imponderables. His stable companion Gentle Beau is sure to have his supporters with Tony McCoy taking the ride and he showed enough on his debut to suggest he can win a race of this nature. Torche is another that showed promise on his debut when fourth but a look at his pedigree suggests he will be seen to better effect over further. Heron's Ghyll won well last time out but he may struggle under his penalty.
