in touch, not jump well, ridden 13th, weakened 4 out
weakened quickly and pulled up before 7th, lame
tracked leader, ridden 12th, headway 3 out, no extra
held up, weakened and behind from 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
held up, ridden and weakened 12th, behind when fell 4 out
prominent, smooth headway 13th, led approaching 3 out, clear next, mistake last, pushed out flat
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened approaching next
chased leaders, mistake 3rd, ridden 11th, behind when pulled up before 13th
in touch, weakened and behind from 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
held up in touch, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before last
in rear, ridden approaching 13th, weakened and behind from 4 out
prominent, ridden 11th, weakened soon after
in rear, ridden 11th, weakened after 13th
Paul Nicholls has an enviable record at this track and sends out another interesting runner here in the shape of Jupon Vert. Nicholls has been supremely patient with the French-bred and gave him a deliberately restricted campaign last season. However, he may have to wait just a little longer to reap the rewards of his labours if The Hearty Joker can build on his recent chasing debut effort. He hails from a stable in fair form and should provide Jupon Vert with another stiff test over British fences. Windy Valley appeals as an each way shot out of the rest.