held up and fell 2nd
chased leaders, mistake 4 out, headway and challeged 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, not quickened
held up in touch, headway 9th, led 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, clear 2 out, driven out, readily
held up mid-division, ridden and lost touch 8th, pulled up before 10th
mid-division, headway on bit approaching 4 out, ridden and soon weakened
led to first and not fluent, chased leaders, weakened before 10th, pulled before 11th
disputed to 1st, led 5th, headed 11th, weakened 13th
always behind and jumped left throughout, ridden 9th, pulled before 12th
disputed lead from 1st to 5th, chased leader till led again 11th, ridden and headed 4 out, pecked last, stayed on one pace
A competitive field go to post for this handicap chase and a chance is taken on Hell-of-A Shindy. He was a fair fifth behind Beyond Control last timed on ground that was softer than ideal. This faster ground will suit and he will be hard to beat with his yard still in top form. Janiture won well at Taunton before taking a heavy fall here last time. If his confidence has not been effected he will not be far away. Vincent Van Gogh was a fair second behind Armaturk last time and a reproduction of that effort would give him definite place claims. Dunston Bill has been running well of late and his latest third behind Gus des Bois suggests he is in the handicappers grip. Sadler's Realm would have a chance on his best form but he has been very disappointing of late. Of the remainder Wise King is from a yard that is beginning to hit form and he is worth a cautionary look in the market.
