held up in touch, jumped left 1st, went third after 4 out, headway to challenge 3 out, pushed along to lead before 2 out, went clear approaching last, ran on well, comfortably
in touch, led approaching 3 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on but no match for winner
chased leader, not fluent 1st, joined leader briefly 8th, slow next, soon dropped to rear and pushed along, weakened before 2 out
led, joined briefly 8th, pushed along and headed before 3 out, plugged on one pace from 2 out
Raya Time comprehensively reversed earlier Ludlow running with Golden Taipan last time but will likely require another big step forward here. EDWARDSTONE bolted up coming off a fast pace in the Grade 1 Henry VIII Chase at Sandown earlier this month and has made swift amends for falling on his chasing bow behind Do Your Job at Warwick. Solo’s handicap form is solid but he is rated 20lb inferior to the selection.
Edwardstone 3-1 (11-2) Jumped well chased leaders, chased leader who went clear before 4th, closer before 3 out, led on bit 2 out, soon clear, impressive, won at Sandown 2m (1) gs in Dec beating War Lord (11-2) by 16l, 7 ran.
Do Your Job (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leader until after 2nd, chased leaders, crumpled on landing and fell 8th, at Sandown 2m (1) gs in Dec.
Raya Time (FR) 6-1 (10-13) Prominent, came to lead before 4 out, kept on at 3 out, went clear 2 out, jumped well last fence, won easily, won at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gs in Dec beating Golden Taipan (10-8) by 20l, 4 ran.
Solo (FR) 3-1 (11-8) Prominent until not much room 2nd, chased leaders, went 2nd from 2 out, hung left and held flat, kept on, 2nd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Not Available (10-10) at Newbury 2m hcp (3) gs in Nov.
