mid-division, lost place 10th, tailed off from 3 out
mid-division, ridden 4 out, headway next, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd last, no chance with winner
held up mid-division, headway 8th, left 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, one pace when jumped left last, lost 2nd flat
mid-division when blundered, unseated rider 6th
chased leaders, ridden 4 out, 4th and no impression when hampered next
chased leaders, ridden 4 out, 5th when hampered next, no impression
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
mistakes, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
behind from halfway
in touch, reminders and lost place 8th, soon behind
tracked leader, led 4th, soon headed, led again 8th to 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
in touch, led after 4th to 8th, tracked leader, led again 4 out, left clear next, stayed on well
in touch, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden, kept on from 2 out, no impression
led to 4th, chased leaders until weakened 10th, soon behind
in touch, chased winner 4 out, driven, fell next
always behind
Raise A McGregor gets a tentative nomination over Pillar Of Fire and Jupiter Jo, while Claude Greengrass would have a chance if he decides to concentrate his effort today. Not even the great Tony McCoy has managed to make his mind up for him on several occasions in the past, though, and he remains one for the brave only. Jupiter Jo is getting the hang of chasing and has sound each-way claims at this level, while Pillar Of Fire was unlucky to come up against the revitalised Keltic Lord last time. He should make another bold bid this afternoon. However, Raise A McGregor is also thriving on his racing at present and, as he is likely to be available at more attractive odds, Sue Smith's charge gets the vote on this occasion.
Claude Greengrass 12-1 (11-10) Prominent, ridden after 4 out, weakened 3 out, 7th of 10, 20l behind Good Heart (11-5) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 (F) gd.
Karo de Vindecy (FR) 5-2fav (10-11) Led, headed after 4 out, left in lead briefly between last two, weakened flat, 7th of 14, 36l behind Toad Hall (9-9) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gf in Jun.
Pete The Painter (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (10-6) Held up, headway 9th, jumped right 11th and 13th, weakening when jumped badly last, 3rd of 12, 15l behind Lahinch Lad (10-6) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gf.
Raise A McGregor 7-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, led 2 out, went left and headed last, not quicken flat, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Good Heart (11-5) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 (F) gd.
