close up, weakened 7th, tailed off and mistake 3 out
mid-division until weakened 7th
led to first, close up until weakened 3 out
behind, stayed on under pressure from 3 out, never dangerous
pulled hard in touch, behind from 7th, tailed off
chased leaders until weakened after 3 out
led after first, made rest, clear from 2 out easily
in touch, challenged from 4 out, ridden to chase winner from next, jumped right and weakened from 2 out
chased leaders until weakened 3 out
mid-division, ridden and headway from 4 out, stayed on same pace approaching 2 out
held up, mistake 7th, soon struggling
pulled hard in mid-division, mistake and lost place 5th, tailed off 4 out
held up in touch, headway from 3 out, stayed on to take modest 2nd, run in, no impression winner
took keen hold, chased leaders until approaching 3 out, weakened
This is not a strong field and The Bandit might be worth siding with, with Lincoln Place and Downtherefordancin others to consider in a tricky event. The selection has shown promise for Emma Lavelle and, as a rule, her horses progress. So in a tricky and modest-looking event, he looks to have as good a chance as any. Winning chaser Lincoln Place is put back over hurdles after falling last time and has form enough to go well, while Downtherefordancin', although no world beater, should put up a good show from the front. Annie Byers and the Robert Alner pair, Glacial Evening and Roman Court are among others that could go well, but we'll side with The Bandit.
