made most, ridden approaching 3 out, hard pressed next, stayed on well flat
chased leaders, not jumped well, ridden to challenge 3 out, weakened after next
always prominent on inside, ridden to chase winner 3 out, every chance next, no extra flat
chased leaders until lost place 4th, soon behind, pulled up before 6th
held up, ridden 4 out, never able to challenge
chased leaders, lost place 5th, soon well behind
held up, driven along approaching 4 out, never on terms
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, ridden and stayed on one paced from 2 out
chased leaders, mistake and lost place 4 out, soon weakened
never better than mid-division
with winner, mistake 5th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, went 3rd flat
soon well behind, pulled up before 6th
behind from 6th, tailed off
Although plenty of runners, there are few with a serious chance. The Nomad did well to rattle off a three timer and probably put up his best performance when claiming the scalp of subsequent winner Our Armageddon at Market Rasen back in November. He disappointed in handicap company at Wetherby last time, but back tackling novices here, has to be feared. Brown Teddy looks to be a a horse with a future. A scopey individual, he will eventually make a chaser, but in the meantime he is making hay over hurdles. He goes well for Carrie Ford and is lumbered with the selection. Irish raider Arctic Gold is another to enter calculations. Successful at Kelso when beating dual-bumper winner Tickton Flyer, he does have a little to find with the principals, but he is open to improvement at this trip.
