always behind, ridden and weaken 10th, tailed off
chase leader, led 5th until 5 out, weaken approaching 2 out
chase leaders, went 2nd at 9th, led 5 out, ridden approaching 3 out, clear 2 out, ease towards finish
held up, headway 10th, ridden 3 out, went 2nd last, no chance with winner
always towards rear, hit 2nd, weaken 10th, tailed off
led, headed 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace
towards rear, hit 3rd, mistake 9th, headway approaching 4 out, hit next, chased winner 2 out, until one pace from last
held up in touch, pecked 8th, pushed along approaching 10th, weakened 4 out
Venetia Williams has maintained a good strike-rate recently and she can pick up again with Noisetine, who takes her racing well and, with Tony McCoy back in the plate, is expected to make a bold bid. Polar Scout from the in-form Charlie Mann yard and Garde Bien, whose stable are also enjoying a good little spell, are expected to pose the most problems. The latter receives plenty of weight today and, as a previous course and distance winner, is very much respected. However, he ran a shocker last time at Catterick and now has a little to prove. Polar Scout is a horse with plenty of ability that will be very hard to master if his jumping holds together. However, he would not want the going to alter significantly and may have trouble jumping out of this ground if it comes up soft by the off time. Therefore, we switch to Noisetine, who is a versatile mare that can adapt her style to meet the requirements of the ground. Allied to that, is the fact that she has taken a little time to really return to full fitness after her summer break. So, with a string of solid recent efforts to her name, Noisetine, looks worth a play at the likely prices in a wide open contest.
