tracked leader until 8th, went 2nd again 3 out, challenged 2 out, led final 100 yards, all out
chased leaders, reminder and dropped to last after 6th, rallied to go 2nd 8th, led approaching 3 out, jumped right last, headed final 100 yards, stayed on
held up, one pace when blundered 3 out, soon weakened
refused to race, took no part
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened after 2 out, mistake last
Just five to ponder over and PAQUET CADEAU is the pick ahead of Overbranch and Najca De Thaix. Granted, it is difficult to know just how good his French form is in relation to that of the British but his half-brother Haut De Gamme wasn't a bad old stick for Ferdy Murphy so at least there is proven ability in the family. Overbranch is a winner under these conditions. Her better form has been over 2m4f though she has won over this trip previously. Najca De Thaix is a proven mudlark. His better performances are undoubtedly in small fields such as this. Misbehaviour holds no secrets from the handicapper. Glengarra looks on the downgrade these days. Paquet Cadeau is our pick.
Paquet Cadeau (FR) Robin Des Champs gelding out of Chantalouette.
Overbranch 13-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 14l behind Cool Operator (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd in Sept.
Misbehaviour 12-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, steady headway 8th, effort 10th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 9, 16l behind Chrysander (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (4) gf in May.
Najca De Thaix (FR) 14-1 (10-1) Led, headed after 3 out, soon driven still every chance 2 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 4th of 9, 6l behind Bill's Echo (11-6) at Stratford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Oct.
Glengarra (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Led, not fluent 7th, headed and mistake 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, tailed off, last of 6, 45l behind No Greater Love (10-13) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
