tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, went 2nd 11th, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace approaching last, no impression flat
led to 1st, with winner, led briefly 9th, lost place 11th, behind and struggling next, no danger after
tracked leaders, effort 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace from next, no impresssion
led 1st, made most after, pecked and headed briefly 9th, ridden 4 out, drew clear approaching last, driven out
Nonrunner
A modest race in which MUTUAL RESPECT is given one final chance against Gentleman Jimmy and Sir Monty. Things haven't gone to plan for the former Paul Nicholls charge but off a mark of 96 and in the weakest race that he has possibly encountered, this really must be a make or break moment. Gentleman Jimmy represents a yard that are having winners. He stays three miles though can be vulnerable to improvers. Sir Monty steps up in trip. He was plating class over hurdles though cannot be dismissed at this level. Backfromthecongo is an infrequent winner though has scored over course and distance in the past. Mutual Respect has burnt plenty of fingers in the past and he is given a drink in the last chance saloon.
Brenin Cwmtudu 5-1 (11-9) Took keen hold, tracked leader 2nd, went left 15th, dropped to 4th when hit 18th, pushed along in 3rd before 3 out, no chance from next, 4th of 5, 21l behind Master Cobbler (11-2) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Sir Monty (USA) 7-1 (11-5) Led until 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 11, 13l behind Extreme Conviction (11-9) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Gentleman Jimmy 7-1 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, chased winner from 2 out, soon ridden, lost 2nd when no extra and switched left approaching last, one pace, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Tora Bora (10-2) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Backfromthecongo (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 7th, jumped slowly 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 10, 37l behind Gemini Storm (10-6) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) hvy.
Mutual Respect (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway after 3 out, weakened from next, 7th of 13, 12l behind Toulouse Express (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f Amateur Handicap Chase (0-105) (5yo+) (4) gf.
