tracked leader, led 2nd, headed 5th, mistake 11th, driven 14th, weakening when unseated rider 4 out
always in rear, not jump well, well behind when blundered badly 2 out
led, headed 3rd, led again 7th, mistake when headed 11th, led again next, headed 14th, soon weakened, left poor 4th 4 out but tailed off
towards rear, mistakes, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, soon well behind
tracked leader, led 5th, headed 7th, not fluent 8th, led again 11th, headed next, led 14th, ridden and challenged 4 out, driven clear soon after 3 out, kept on well
tracked leaders, ridden 15th, joined winner 4 out, soon weakened
held up in touch, blundered 3rd, not fluent 4th, driven along from 14th, stayed on to chase clear winner from 2 out but one-paced
Brockton Mist has not been seen since a well beaten third in a good novice at Folkestone. He has not yet scored over fences and has yet to impress with his jumping ability. However on his novice form he has been given a weak contest for his handicap debut and has to be considered in this company. Mary Reveley has been suffering a quiet spell but the last week has seen signs that her horses are coming back to form and it may be worth taking a chance with Left Bank. He scored recently at Wetherby for just his second ever career win, however he remains well weighted and with drier conditions really playing to his strengths at present he could take some passing. Dirk Cove put in an improved performance at Folkestone last time which seemed largely to be down to a switch to front running tactics. He is feasibly well weighted at present but would probably benefit from a step back in trip. Native Peach was a good hurdler who now makes his debut over fences, however after more than a year off the track is very difficult to weigh up. Lord Broadway ran well in a weak race at Huntingdon last time but is set a stiff task here from out of the handicap.
