in touch, led 6 out, ridden and headed 2 out, lost 2nd when weakened after last
held up in rear, hit 3rd, mistake 8th, never dangerous
held up, hit 6th, hit 11th, weakened from 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
led until 6 out, ridden and weakened next, pulled up before 2 out
held up in touch, went 2nd approaching 4 out, led 2 out, kept on well
in touch, ridden approaching 5 out, soon no impression
with leader, in 2nd when hit 5 out, soon ridden, stayed on from next, chased winner at the last, no impression
chased leaders until driven along approaching 11th, behind next, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
A chance is taken with Tipp Top, whose jumping has already stood up to scrutiny over these tricky fences and those experiences give him slightly stronger claims than Daguyda, who put in an improved effort last time, and Angel Delight, who has at least completed a couple of circuits of Town Moor without coming to grief. A mention also has to be passed on about Benefit, who was not winning out of turn at Fakenham nine days ago, but, at the age of eleven, does not strike as one to be going overboard about under a 7lb penalty here. A case can also be made for Lord Attica, as he stays well and, as a lightly raced individual, can only improve as he gains in experience. However, it the fact that Tipp Top has already preformed with credit over course and distance that gives us the confidence to back his claims again today. Especially as he has nothing to fear from the anticipated conditions or trip today.
