held up, mistake 4th, blundered 5th, last when jumped slowly 7th, pulled up before 8th
always behind
led, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on but headed near finish
chased leader, mistake 3 out, not fluent last, hard ridden to lead near finish
always behind
held up, headway approaching 4th, outpaced from 6th, stayed on flat
held up, headway approaching 4th, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out
held up and behind, headway 6th, weakened 4 out
held up, headway 6th, weakened approaching 4 out
Just ten runners compete in this fascinating event but it is hard to choose between them, however we expect a big run from Apadi and Manoram, but the vote goes to Green Gamble. The selection was put in his place by Lucky Pete last time at Plumpton, but had previously jumped superbly to beat Vulcan Lane at Huntingdon. He still looks on a fair mark and looks the one to beat. Manoram looked a tired horse when third to Colliers Court last time out. He has since had a nice holiday and he has strong claims on his victory over Ardishir on his previous outing. Apadi is the current form horse having easily beaten Amptina her last time, he will be difficult to keep out of the frame. Saby is another in with a shout on his best form, but Green Gamble looks the pick of the weights today and just edges the decision.
