led, headed before 6th, in rear before 9th, soon pushed along and struggling, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
tracked leader, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, mistake last, kept on
tracked leaders in 3rd, took keen hold, led before 6th, headed 2 out, no extra before last
SHELFORD has won four times over timber but has been well beaten in a couple of Graded races over hurdles recently. Dan Skelton’s charge is a street clear of both of today’s rivals as he makes his chasing bow and a clear round should see him off the mark over fences. Volt Face also goes chasing for the first time and is weighted to beat Captainofindustry, who unseated at Newbury on his first start over the larger obstacles when already beaten.
Captainofindustry (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, went 2nd 11th until 13th, chased leaders, under pressure disputing 3rd when blundered and unseated rider 4 out, at Newbury 2m 6f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Shelford (IRE) 40-1 (11-11) In rear, not fluent 6th, soon well behind, 6th of 7, dist behind Camping Ground (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 3f (1) gs in Feb.
Volt Face (FR) 8-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 8th, behind 3 out, pulled up before next, at Taunton 3m hcp (4) sft in Feb.
