chased leader until jumped slowly 7th, soon struggling, continued almost a fence behind
led, hard ridden and headed before last, edged left under pressure flat, just held on for 2nd, but no chance with winner
keen, settled 4th, challenged going well after 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, led before last, ridden out
raced in 3rd, went 2nd at 7th, mistake 10th, lost 2nd and mistake 2 out, rallied to press for 2nd flat, no chance with winner
Lucky Sinna has shaped well since being put over fences and is the one to be on ahead of Premier Estate and Pougatcheva. Brendan Powell has his team in tremendous fettle at present and it is noticeable how he gets them to jump. That is hardly surprising, given that he himself was successful over the National fences as a jockey. Formerly with the now retired Josh Gifford, Lucky Sinna returned from a near two-year absence when second on his chase debut at Fakenham last March, and in just two more outings for his current trainer, has managed to fill the runner's up berth both times. He was unlucky to come up against the much higher rated Sonevafushi at Fontwell on the latest of those runs in October, but again revealed enough ability to suggest that he will make his mark. He is out to make up for lost time here, and if fit enough after a break, he should outstay this lot. Premier Estate was pulled up when favourite on his chase debut at Fontwell in December and cannot be backed with confidence, while Pougatcheva did not impress with her jumping when put over fences at Huntingdon the time before last. Basically, Lucky Sinna is an obvious candidate and although his fitness has to be taken on trust, is otherwise hard to oppose.
