jumped poorly, blundered 8th, lost touch and behind from 10th, blundered next and 13th, tailed off when pulled up before next
behind, jupmed slow 1st, stayed on under pressure from 3 out, took 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
prominent until weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, good headway from 14th, led 4 out, drew well clear after next, unchallenged
in touch, mistakes 10th and next, lost touch from 14th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
close up, mistake 3rd, led 14th, mistake 16th, headed 4 out, weakened quickly before next
behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, mistake 17th, sdtyd on under pressure after 3 out, went 2nd but no impression on winner approaching 2 out, weakened and lost 2nd flat
mid-division, mistake 16th, stdy on under pressure approaching 2 out, took modest 3rd flat
towards rear, blundered 13th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led to 4th, chased leader until weakened and behind from 14th, tailed off
always in rear, tailed off
mid-division, no real headway from 3 out
led 4th to 14th, weakened before 17th
This is a class renewal of this race, with a field full of possible winners. However, You're Agoodun is fancied to earn a quick double off top-weight. He won convincingly over three miles last time out at Ascot and is a proven performer at the top level. Gunther McBride, third in last season's Scottish Grand National, could also be in with a shout. He won't mind the soft ground and was only beaten nine lengths by Be My Royal in the Hennessy after winning at Kempton. Tom Scudamore has an excellent chance to shine on board Iris Bleu. This seven-year-old was third in this race last season and went on to finish fifth to Bounce Back in the attheraces Gold Cup. He has plenty of course experience and showed he still stays the trip when winning at Cheltenham last time out. A progressive sort to keep your eye on is Lord Jack. He's been running well in his novice chasing season, winning three of his four starts, most recently beating The Rile at Ayr. If he can continue to improve he could sneak into the places. Frosty Canyon has so far failed to reproduce the form that saw him win twice over fences last season and finish second in a Grade 2 race at Newbury. However, he shaped better last time to finish fourth in the Welsh National, which could signify a return to winning ways.
