chased leaders, hit 3rd, weakened 12th, in 5th and beat when unseated rider 4 out
chased leader, ridden approaching 4 out, led 2 out, kept on well from last
held up towards rear, headway approaching 9th, hit next, soon weakened, pulled up after 12th
led, ridden 3 out, headed approaching next, soon weakened
behind, lost place after 8th, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up mid-division, headway approaching 12th, ridden after next, weakened 4 out
held up towards rear, ridden 5 out, no impression from next
This is not the strongest of handicap chases and it could be a good opportunity for Go Nomadic to return to winning ways, with Jimmys Duky and The Quads the likely dangers. The selection has taken a couple of outings to get back to peak fitness, but looked in good shape last time at Sedgefield when only beaten fourteen lengths by the progressive Devils Run. This looks a distinctly easier event and a big run is expected. Top weight The Quads is not the force of old but is steadily dropping down the handicap and may be capable of reaching the frame in this company. However the main threat to the selection could be Jimmys Duky, who has performed with credit in his three races this season. The pick of those efforts was over course and distance when only beaten five lengths by Place Above, so long as the ground doesn't come up too soft he should be in the shake up. Celtic Pride looks best of the remainder, however Go Nomadic could be just about back to his best and he gets the nod
