Another poor turnout for this handicap chase but Mighty Moose can put behind the disappointment of his recent effort at Newcastle and win this for the Nick Williams' yard. The selection has struggled since winning on his seasonal debut at Uttoxeter and the handicapper has failed to relent. He has been campaigned over three miles which may have just been stretching his stamina and the drop back to 2m 5f is likely to suit. Drying ground will also aid his cause. My World has been sliding down the ratings and is 6lb lower than his victory twelve months ago while the Jim Old yard while Genghis is best on a quick surface and is worth a look in the market. Mighty Moose is taken to come back to form as a result of the step back in trip and is a confident selection against rivals who have something to prove.
Genghis (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, led 4th, ridden clear 2 out, mistake last, kept on, won at Hereford 2m 3f nov chs (4) gf in Jun beating Hero Again (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
My World (FR) 8-1 (11-9) Held up, weakened 11th, 6th of 11, 39l behind Jungleland (11-5) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb.
Mighty Moose (IRE) 9-4fav (10-2) Chased leaders, outpaced when blundered and lost place 4 out, soon ridden and beaten, 5th of 12, 20l behind Rayshan (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Colline de Fleurs 5-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, jumped left 7th, weakened quickly and pulled up 5 out in race won by Back On Line (11-6) at Chepstow 3m mrs nov chs (4) hvy in Jan, 8 ran.
Noble Bily (FR) 11-2 (10-12) Held up, headway to track leaders 5th, ridden 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 8l behind Buckland Gold (10-1) at Plumpton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Feb.
Cusp 10-3fav (9-12) Hampered 1st, held up, clipped heels on bend after 10th, headway 12th, led after 4 out, ridden and headed before next, weakened 2 out, 6th of 9, well behind Golden Oak (10-11) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs.
