prominent, led 7th to 9th, joined leader 11th, ridden approaching last, stayed on strongly flat to lead final 100 yards, driven out
held up in touch, headway 11th, not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden and effort approaching last, stayed on to have every chance 100 yards out, no extra towards finish
held up in rear, ridden 12th, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 2 out, soon beaten
raced keenly, tracked leaders, mistake 5th, made most from 9th, pushed along approaching last, hard ridden and headed 100 yards out, no extra
in touch, headway 11th, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and beaten
held up towards rear, in touch when blundered and unseated rider 12th
made most to 7th, dropped rear 9th, lost touch 11th
A low-brow but competitive heat. King's Bounty has been a little disappointing over the bigger obstacles but Tim Easterby's gelding did much of his winning over hurdles on a softer surface and we'll back him to score here on this occasion. Devil's Run ran a career best last time out at Newcastle for John Wade. He is however prone to the odd jumping error and is watched here. Ferdy Murphy's Rachnamara bids to post a maiden victory over chase fences. He should have few problems with the trip as he stayed extreme distances at the course over hurdles. He is yet to race on ground as soft as this and the market should prove the best guide as to whether the stable believe he can win today. Grangewick Flight is consistent but has plenty to find on official figures. Ex-pointer Dionn Righ is at least open to improvement although he will find life tough under the penalty.
