jumped well and prominent until 7th, took 2nd 3 out, every chance when mistake last, ran on well flat
led and jumped well until 4 out, badly hampered bend entering straight, ran on well to lead last, stayed on well
prominent until mistake 3rd, behind and weakened from 6 out, tailed off
not jump well, always prominent, mistake 4th and 7th, took 2nd 9th, led 4 out until blundered 2 out, ran on well towards finish
last when pulled up after 7th
Logician (NZ) Should improve for his first run in this country at Sandown on Feb 3; it's a very sporting move to have sent him over from Australia and we'll learn more about him today.
Bright November Unbeaten in three chases this season and has had a break since the last of those at Kempton on Nov 15 (2m,soft/good to soft); has won over 2m4:5f.
Dorans Gold Twice a winner earlier in the season on much better ground that he'll get today; hasn't jumped well of late and, on balance, needs to improve to play a part here.
Mr Percy (IRE) Much superior to any of these over hurdles and is being aimed at the Arkle Chase at Cheltenham; pleasing chase debut win was followed by a fair second over two miles; this trip should suit him better and he holds a favourite's chance today.
Italko (FR) Lightly-raced, makes his chasing debut today and can't be fancied.
No Forecast (IRE) No real show since finishing second in a Newbury bumper two years ago; some promise on his chasing debut but at a lesser level than this.
