led approaching 2nd, blundered badly and headed 4 out, soon ridden, rallied and every chance 2 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, pushed along approaching 3 out, ridden and effort next, no extra approaching last
soon towards rear, pushed along approaching 12th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 15th
midfield, mistake 12th, soon ridden, weakened 14th, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up in midfield, slightly hampered 3rd, reminders 11th, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
led, headed approaching 2nd, led again 4 out, blundered next, soon headed and weakened, behind when pulled up before last
held up in rear, pushed along 4 out, headway under pressure before next, ridden and effort 2 out, chance last, not quicken flat
held up in midfield, headway and in touch 9th, mistake 4 out, soon ridden and effort, challenged last, led flat, driven out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakening when mistake next
in touch, fell 3rd
held up towards rear, mistake 11th, struggling 13th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up in touch, headway 5 out, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, one paced
midfield, pushed along approaching 12th, weakened approaching 15th, tailed off when pulled up before last
towards rear, reminder 12th, pushed along 15th, headway under pressure 3 out, driven to lead approaching last, headed flat, kept on
It remains to be seen whether Barton will turn out again after such a disappointing effort on the opening day of the meeting, and involvement with Tim Easterby's charge has become a risky proposition following his return from injury. However, he is undoubtedly well treated if he drops back into handicap-company here, and his connections will obviously be keen to recoup their losses. Whitenzo is another who has let his supporters down of late and his tendency to make mistakes at his fences is off-putting in the competitive heat. Therefore, the two to concentrate on are Hours and Ross Moff, who have both shown a good level of progression. The former will appreciate the return to a more suitable trip and will benefit from the assistance of the in-form Tony McCoy. However, Ross Moff is likely to find the course a little more to his liking after a good effort at Cheltenham last month. And he gets the vote as the value selection. The rest of the field all have a few questions to answer but Tom's Prize appeals as the best of the rest.