Dee Ee Williams had a higher rating over hurdles but won't have learned much from a bloodless victory at Kempton last time having previously looked ponderous over fences. Silk Drum has proved a versatile sort but hasn't raced since May, while Rivaliste is high enough in the weights at present. Despite racing from a long way out of the handicap, Baseball Ted isn't badly treated on his best form and an Exeter win will have boosted his confidence. But the logical choice is TANKS FOR THAT, who chased home the useful Woolcombe Folly at Cheltenham last week and races off the same mark here.
Dee Ee Williams (IRE) 1-2fav (11-0) Chased leader, challenged 5th, upsides when left alone next, won at Kempton 2m nov chs (3) gd in Nov, 3 ran.
Tatenen (FR) 8-1 (11-7) Took keen hold, chased leaders on outside, led after 3rd, not fluent 5th, headed after 7th, still well there 3 out, weakened before next, 6th of 8, 29l behind Woolcombe Folly (11-6) at Ascot 2m 1f hcp chs (2) gs in Nov.
