led 1st, soon headed, in touch until weakened approaching 4 out
held up in touch, headway to lead 3 out, ridden last, ran on well
behind from 4th
led 2nd until weakened quickly approaching 4 out
held up towards rear, some headway 4 out but never nearer
led after 1st until not fluent 2nd, chased leader until weakened approaching 4 out
held up in touch, led briefly approaching 4 out, soon ridden, one pace last
held up, mistake 3rd, headway 4th, led 4 out until headed 3 out, hit last, eased when beaten flat
always behind, tailed off when pulled up
The Paul Nicholls roadshow can roll on here with Cornish Set - a well related individual for this game - appealing as the one that can make a big impact in the finale. Longterm has obviously had his problems and is one of a trio that is opposable in making a reappearance after a long lay-off. Therefore, it may be down to Riders Revenge to give the selection the most to do. The Venetia Williams-trained gelding had some useful bumper form before joining his current yard last season. However, his starts over hurdles have not been so encouraging and he is yet to recapture any of the sparkle that saw him finish tenth in the Champion bumper behind Rhinestone Cowboy. Therefore, as Cornish Set looked far more at ease when he finished second to a very well regarded type last time, he is confidently expected to come out on top this afternoon. Especially after his Wincanton form was given a very solid boost yesterday.
