in touch when fell 2nd
ran in snatches, chased leaders, ridden and effort 3 out, outpaced when jumped left next, no extra
behind when blundered 5th, not recover, pulled up before next
raced wide, led to 7th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up after 4 out
in touch, lost place 7th, headway to lead and jumped right from 9th, hampered by loose horse approaching 3 out, soon ridden, held on under pressure flat
with leader, led 7th, headed 9th, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on from last, no impression
in touch, ridden and lost place 9th, tailed off from 4 out
always prominent, challenged 3 out, ridden and outpaced after next, rallied flat, just held
Course specialist Jungle Jinks is showing no signs of losing his enthusiasm for racing at Wetherby and he is fancied to record course victory number six today; Keepatem, Moorlands Again and Heltornic are the main dangers. Heltornic copes with this sort of ground and arrives here in good form. A galloping track suits his style and he will be very hard to keep out of the frame. Moorlands Again is not the most adventurous option, as he is totally exposed and punters will know exactly what to expect. However, he has the capabilities to stay all day and he can exploit any weaknesses amongst the rest. Keepatem can be hard to predict but does have the capacity to be a player in this company. He comes here on the back of an improved display and will be dangerous to underestimate. However, not many can crab the form of Jungle Jinks at his favourite track and, in spite of his advancing years, the George Moore-trained gelding is expected to again dig deep when really it matters.
Strike Back (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leader, ridden approaching 4 out, lost touch 3 out, behind when hampered last, 5th of 8, 24l behind Avitta (11-3) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Dec.
Keepatem (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up, took closer order 8th, hit 11th, ridden after 15th, one pace from 4 out, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Naunton Brook (11-0) at Exeter 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Dec.
Garryvoe (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, weakened 4 out, 5th of 15, 33l behind Joaaci (10-12) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Jungle Jinks (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Led, headed 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on well from last, 3rd of 5, 1l behind Kerry Lads (11-12) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) hvy.
Ebony Light (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) With leader until stumbled 6th, tracked leaders, reminders after 10th, weakened 13th, 9th of 14, well behind Kandjar D'allier (11-4) at Haydock 3m hcp chs 0-145 (2) hvy in Dec.
Moorlands Again 11-1 (11-1) Led to 11th, outpaced approaching 15th, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 14, 24l behind Kilbeggan Blade (11-7) at Haydock 3m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy in Dec.
Torche (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Prominent, joined leaders 3rd, pushed along and weakened approaching 13th, 6th of 9, 33l behind Victory Gunner (10-7) at Market Rasen 3m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Matmata de Tendron (FR) 11-4fav (10-11) Made all, drew clear from 3 out, stayed on well, eased towards finish, won at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Dec beating Nectar De Guye (11-5) by 17l, 10 ran.
Heltornic (IRE) 11-2 (11-1) Led to 2nd, chased winner, mistake 12th, ridden to challenge 4 out, one pace, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Irish Raptor (10-9) at Newbury 3m nov hcp chs (3) sft in Dec.
