chased leaders, lost place 10th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up and behind, mistake 1st, headway 4 out, ridden and every chance approaching last, ran on flat
held up and behind, headway 9th, led 12th, mistake next, ridden after 2 out, held on well flat
with leader, led 5th to 10th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out
chased leaders to 4 out, soon weakened
led, headed 5th, chased leaders, mistake 12th, soon outpaced, beaten when mistake last
towards rear, headway 9th, ridden 12th, challenged 3 out, every chance approaching last, no extra flat
always behind
tracked leaders, led 10th to 12th, weakened after 2 out
behind, ridden and kept on from 3 out, never on terms
Nonrunner
Not a strong contest and while Big Wheel is respected, a chance is taken with course specialist Mighty Fine, who has only finished out of the frame once here in his last six outings, winning three times, runner-up twice and a third to his name. Off the track since May need be of no concern, as he has gone well fresh in the past and while he may not be that well handicapped now, there aren't that many who can be seriously fancied. Big Wheel has been running well enough over hurdles and is interesting on this return to chasing. Made favourite for his chasing debut last year, backers soon knew their fate when he got no further than the fifth. Given a confidence restorer next time at Hereford, he hasn't been seen since over fences, but he has been kept busy enough over timber including three outings here, where he has yet to finish out of the frame. This fast ground is in his favour and he is well treated over fences compared to his hurdles mark, so, granted a trouble free round, he looks sure to play a part. Of the others Nosam lacks consistency, as does Cromwell, but the Alleycat is more than capable if allowed a free role up front. However, Mighty Fine seems more genuine than most and is taken to prove too strong for Big Wheel and company.
