mistake 1st, soon in touch, not fluent 4th, driven after 4 out, no impression on leaders approaching 3 out
held up, hit 11th, headway approaching 4 out, challenged 2 out, led just before last, ran on well, comfortably
chased leader, led 4th, headed, not fluent 7th, led 8th to 9th, mistake 10th, ridden after 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, led, pecked 9th, mistake 11th, ridden after 4 out, headed just before last, soon beaten
held up in rear, mistake 6th and 8th, reminder after 9th, behind from 11th, tailed off
led to 4th, led 7th to 8th, hit 11th, blundered badly 12th, soon pulled up
held up in rear, headway 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
Insignia is given the vote to land it for the Alison Thorpe yard. A winner last time where he out battled the ultra frustrating Nanga Parbat, there was little fluke about the win where he showed the benefit of his two previous chase outings. He jumped very sketchy in his first two starts but attacked his fences at Newton Abbot. His style of running is suited to a sharp venue like Southwell. Zilcash has first time blinkers applied but has been struggling under his double penalty of late. This race is the best which he has contested since he commenced chasing and conceding weight all around is no easy task for him. Osprey View was sent off favourite in the race won by Insignia last time but was well held when falling two out. Provided that fall has not left its mark he should be capable of picking up a novice chase but this is only his third start over fences and that fright last time would not have done his confidence much good. Dasher Reilly has been a disappointment as he promised a lot when trained by Dermot Weld in Ireland. The trip last time looked as if it was as far as he would want to go but he will not get his own way on the pace today. Ballybough Jack has something to find on all known form but will be suited by the drop back in trip while Withington represents an in-form team but is another that needs to improve. Insignia caused a surprise last time but there was a lot to like about the way in which he won the race and he is the selection.
Zilcash 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, struggling 7th, weakened next, 4th of 7, 47l behind Qrackers (10-6) at N Abbot 2m nov chs (4) gd.
Ballybough Jack (IRE) 10-3fav (11-12) Held up behind, led on bit 4 out, ridden 2 out, headed flat, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Left Hand Drive (11-2) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Dasher Reilly (USA) 6-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, led 9th, headed 3 out, rallied last to lead close home, all out, won at Worcester 2m 7f nov chs (4) gd in Jul beating The Spieler (11-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Insignia (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leader, mistake 11th, ridden approaching 2 out, led last, driven out, won at N Abbot 2m 5f beg chs (4) gd in Jul beating Nanga Parbat (11-0) by 2l, 13 ran.
Withington (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Chased leader, led approaching 4 out, headed soon after, weakened approaching last, 4th of 6, 45l behind Good Line (10-5) at Cartmel 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Jul.
Osprey View (IRE) 9-4fav (11-0) Led until 4 out, ridden when fell 2 out in race won by Insignia (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 5f beg chs (4) gd in Jul, 13 ran.
Tritonville Lodge (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Took keen hold in touch, ridden approaching 10th, weakening when mistake 3 out, 9th of 10, well behind Grand Slam Hero (11-7) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Whatdoidowiththat 9-2 (11-3) Chased leaders, led approaching 9th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, one pace, 4th of 15, 18l behind Lyster (11-10) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Jul.
