chased leaders, jumped right first, ridden after 3 out, fifth and weakening when blundered and unseated rider 2 out
made all, clear approaching last, comfortably
chased leaders, ridden 4th, weakened after 2 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
took keen hold, mistakes 1st and 4th, aways behind
mid-division, ridden when jumped slowly and lost place 4th, no impression when hampered 2 out
in touch, ridden after 3 out, weakening when not fluent last
prominent, jumped left 3rd, mistake 3rd, weakened after next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, bumped 1st, weakened approaching 5th
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on approaching last, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
Big Wheel only got as far as the eighth fence on his reappearance but is so well treated on hurdling form that the Nicky Richards-trained gelding looks worth chancing in a race where Native Daisy and Danish Decorum are rated the main dangers. The selection has not looked a natural over the larger obstacles but the nine-year-old should strip fitter for his return and, granted a clear round, may be able to open his account over fences off what looks a favourable mark. Native Daisy races off the same mark as when a seven-length second behind the well treated Princess Grec at Worcester last month and has to be respected, along with recent Newton Abbot second Sacrifice. Gue Au Loup and Danish Decorum have claims if their jumping holds up but preference is for another unreliable conveyance Big Wheel, who it is hoped can finally translate his hurdles form over the larger obstacles.
