keen and held up in touch, clear 2nd 9th, joined leader 11th, going well approaching 4 out, driven approaching last, led and stayed on flat
led, mistake 9th, bad mistake and recovered 11th, jumped left 4 out, every chance last, weakened flat, finished tired
always in rear, some late headway, nearest finish
chased leader, weakening and in 3rd 9th, soon no chance
disputing 2nd when fell 7th
Virtuoso Decent Novice Chaser quite capable of winning in this company; not disgraced in heavy ground last time; chances.
Ivanoph (FR) A winner over fences in France; not highly tried here and should go well.
Blazing Batman Trailed home last at Carlisle and has it all to do.
Orswell Crest Showed a little ability at Stratford but not enough to win this.
Party Lad (IRE) Flattered by second to the useful Soundtrack but at least has winning form in Ireland.
