never going well, always behind
held up in touch, ridden after 4 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, led after 4 out, shaken up and jumped left 3 out and 2 out, ran on well flat
led and soon clear, ridden and headed after 4 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, outpaced approaching 4 out, headway 3 out, ridden and effort 2 out, kept on but always held by winner
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Jetowa Du Bois Hue is dropped back to the minimum trip and we will back Tom George's charge to take full opportunity. The George team have shown glimpses of a return to form in recent weeks and provided that his ex-French import can jump more fluently than he has of late - he is off a handy enough racing weight. Cartmel specialist Flahive's First has been running consistently throughout the season with three second-placed efforts in the last three starts. Castle Prince has faced two impossible tasks at Exeter and Ascot this term.This is much more his level though and provided that the going remains on the fast side, he is likely to be a major player in the contest. Leaburn is the one to watch in the market following a long absence. His better efforts have tended to come with some give in the ground so we will watch him today with a view to later in the season. Noble Comic has been a beaten favourite at the track and is out of the handicap on this occasion. In an intriguing contest, we will side with Jetowa Du Bois Hue.
