with leader, led 3rd, headed next, lost place from 8th, tailed off final 5
held up behind leaders, hit 6th, closer order 8th, mistake 9th, lost places and rallied 5 out to chase winner from 4 out, weakened quickly 3 out
tracked leaders, led 7th, headed approaching 14th ridden and weakened next
led, headed 3rd, led again 4th, headed 7th until led after 13th, jumped right final 4, mistake when clear 3 out, eased near finish
Another small field goes to post for this handicap chase and all would have a chance on their best form but the selection is Drom Wood. The seven year old from the Tom George yard was a fair fourth behind Shardante last time out and if he can reproduce that effort here he will be hard to beat. Sir Robo rates the main danger he ran as if in need of the run when fifth behind County Flyer last time out but he is sure to strip fitter here and he should go well despite top weight. Felix Darby and Dead Eyed Dick have failed to complete in their last few starts and are hard to recommend unless the market speaks significantly in their favour so we are happy to side with Drom Wood.
