held up in rear, hit 3rd, headway 13th, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, 3rd and in touch when stumbled and fell 17th
held up mid-division, driven to chase leaders when blundered 14th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on one pace
chased winner throughout, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on, no chance with winner
always behind, lost touch 16th, soon tailed off
behind, blundered 3rd, hampered by a loose horse after 13th, no danger after
held up in rear, headway into mid-division when blundered and unseated rider 12th
chased leaders, mistake 6th, lost place 9th, soon behind, pulled up before 12th
mid-division, ridden 16th, never on terms
mid-division, lost place 10th, behind when blundered next, no danger after
made all, jumped right from 13th, pushed clear 3 out, mistake next, eased flat comfortably
Another tough stayers handicap where plenty hold fair claims on the pick of their form, but it may be worth chancing Red Rampage as he appears to have found a new lease of life recently and he may be able to reverse recent course and distance form with Sylviesbuck - although the unexposed Malek is entitled to go close and has to merit consideration as shortlist material if he is turned out quickly after winning at Carlisle yesterday. So too does Bold Navigator, who acts well at this track but has a little to prove after being raised 10lb for an easy victory over course and distance on Boxing Day last year. However, as his previous completion rate over fences is not as good as it should be, he is one to have reservations about in this company. The same has to be said of Atticus Finch, who has never raced over a trip this far and is opposable on balance. Therefore, it can pay to give Red Rampage another chance as he is at least guaranteed to appreciate this test of stamina. This former inmate of Richard Guest's takes his racing well and will exploit any weaknesses from his rivals today. The lack of an obvious pacemaker also plays to Red Rampage's strengths and he is fancied to turn the tables on Sylviesbuck this time around. Tribal Run has a little to find with the selection but is better than his form figures would suggest and is another to monitor for each-way support.
