took keen hold in touch, mistake 3rd, weakened and struggling after 4 out, tailed off when blundered badly and unseated rider 3 out
mistake 2nd, made all, stayed on well when pressed from 3 out, pushed clear flat
held up in rear but in touch, steady headway to track leaders from 9th, every chance and ridden 3 out, weakened after next
in touch, pushed along from 8th, effort to chase leaders 3 out, one pace from next
Just six runners take part in this handicap chase where Toi Express and Harik could fight out the finish, with the former tipped to come out on top. Philip Hobbs has wasted no time in getting this gelding back on the track after coming to grief at Chepstow on Saturday. He had the race at his mercy before over jumping at the last and paying the penalty. If none the worse for that tumble he should make amends here. The main rival here looks to be Harik who won a couple of modest races at Plumpton and Taunton back in March, and showed his well being with a promising third behind Reach The Clouds a week ago. Of the others Batswing has taken on some top class opponents in the past and if anywhere near his best would give the selection a real fight. But Toi Express , the moral winner on Saturday, is a confident choice
