chased leading pair, went 2nd 11th, led 12th, ridden and headed after 3 out, 6th lengths down and beaten when left in lead 2 out, weakened and headed flat
not always fluent, held up in 4th, went 3rd before 12th, went 2nd before 4 out, led going well after 3 out, 6 lengths clear and in control when blundered and unseated rider 2 out
led until jumped slowly 1st, chased leader after, jumped slowly 10th and 11th, soon demoted to last, struggling 3 out, plugged on after last
led just after 1st, mistake and headed 12th, struggling and disputing 3rd from 4 out, left 15 lengths 2nd 2 out, still 6 lengths adrift last, stayed on to lead flat
Gemini Story, Im Lovin It and Park Quest look the three to concentrate on in a poor opener and the narrow vote is given to Gemini Story. The selection was going well until falling last time out. This looks easier and, in the hope that he puts in a clear round, he looks the one to be on. Im Lovin It rates the main danger on his latest second behind Baodai but he is often let down by his jumping and at likely odds he looks worth opposing. Missy Moscow is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is slow while Park Quest looks outclassed.
Gemini Storm 6-1 (11-2) Prominent, weakening when fell 4 out in race won by Square Mile (11-2) at Worcester 2m 7f beg chs (4) gf, 11 ran.
I'm Lovin It (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Hit 1st, held up, headway 11th, went 3rd and hit 4 out, chased winner from next, hit 2 out, kept on final 75 yards, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Baodai (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf.
Park Quest (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) In touch, behind and struggling from 7th, 5th of 6, 18l behind Three Mirrors (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 4f beg chs (4) gs in Mar.
Missy Moscow (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, in 3rd when stumbled after 12th and rider lost iron and not recover, last of 7, well behind Petite Margot (11-6) at Ludlow 2m 4f mrs nov chs (4) gs in Mar.
