chased clear leader, led 10th, mistake 4 out, hit 3 out, soon in command, stumbled 2 out, stayed on well
held up, 7 lengths 5th when fell 9th
pulled up, took keen hold, led and soon clear, headed and mistake 10th, weakened quickly after 11th, soon pulled up
mistakes, always behind, tailed on from 10th
chased leaders, disputed 2nd from 11th, no impression on winner after 3 out, mistake last
chased leaders, disputed 2nd from 11th until next, soon ridden, weakened after 4 out
behind, mistake 5th, hit 7th, tailed off from 10th, pulled up before 5 out
Mylo, Peeyoutwo and Milligan look the three to concentrate on in this beginners chase and the narrow vote is given to Mylo. The selection was very disappointing last time out but prior to that he has been in fair form and was a good second behind Splash Out Again and he need only reproduce that effort to win this. Peeyoutwo rates the main danger on his latest fifth behind It's Definite over hurdles. He also has placed form over fences but he lacks the scope of the selection and for that reason is opposed. Milligan would win this easily in his prime but he has regressed at a rapid rate of knots and has had problems with his jumping in the past so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Boobee is from a yard in form and could run well at a price but she has looked very one-paced in the past and may be seen to better effect over a longer trip and for the winner we return to Mylo who has conditions to suit and is given one last chance to get his head in front.
Boobee (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Led 2nd to 4th, prominent until weakened 3 out, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Splash Out Again (11-2) at Worcester 2m 7f beg chs (E) gf in Aug.
Hattington 10-1 (11-0) Never better than mid-division, 6th of 9, well behind Dawton (11-0) at N Abbot 2m beg chs (E) gf in Jul.
Kaikovra (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Led until headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 41l behind Seeyaaj (11-1) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gd in May '04.
Milligan (FR) 66-1 (10-10) Dwelt at start, always behind, 15th of 16, well behind Goblet of Fire (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gf in Aug.
Mylo 3-1fav (10-12) Held up, hit 3rd, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Savannah Bay (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f beg chs (E) gf in Aug, 7 ran.
Peeyoutwo 4-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 9th, weakened 4 out, 5th of 6, 42l behind It's Definite (10-12) at Worcester 2m 7f beg chs (E) gf in Jul.
Tumbleweed Glen (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Tanterari (11-7) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (F) hvy in Feb, 12 ran.
