held up in rear, pushed along 8th, headway under pressure to chase leaders 3 out, left remote 2nd last, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 11th, led 2 out, left clear last, easily
led, mistake 3 out, headed next, every chance when ran out last
held up in touch, pushed along 10th, 5th and beaten when fell next
tracked leader, mistake 6th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, behind when blundered 2 out
held up towards rear, mistake 7th, reminder next, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before 10th
Another competitive field goes to post for this beginners chase but the principals look to be Joe Cullen, Colquhoun and Rainbow Dance and we will take a chance on Joe Cullen. The eight-year-old from the Ian Williams yard was a good second in his first chase behind Lirfox and he had every chance when falling last time out, if his confidence has not been effected he will be hard to beat with conditions again in his favour. Colquhoun would have a chance on his best form but he was very disappointing behind Sunday Rain on Friday. Rainbow Dance could also go well he was a fair fourth behind Shampooed in a handicap last time and this looks easier but his best form over hurdles came with more cut in the ground so for that reason he is opposed on this occasion. Of the remainder Toad Hall showed improved form last time but he will need to improve again to take a hand in the finish so we are happy to stick with Joe Cullen.
