in touch, hit 11th, soon ridden, no chance with winner
tracked leader, mistake 11th, ridden after 13th, soon beaten
held up, smooth headway to lead 12th, clear from 4 out, mistake 2 out, unextended
led, mistake 7th, reminders approaching 10th, headed 12th, soon beaten
always behind, blundered 4th
in touch, behind from 9th, ridden and hit 10th, weakened from 12th
Mr Woodentop has shown progressive form in bumper company and over hurdles and now makes the switch to the larger obstacles that should be the making of him. The son of Roselier is potentially a very useful recruit to the novice chasing ranks and is a confident selection to make a winning debut over the larger obstacles on ground poses no fears. Secret Progress showed ability in Ireland but the best bet for the forecast may be Reverse Charge. Chris Grant's son of Teenoso was a winner over hurdles off a mark of 113 at Haydock last season and, although the 11-year-old has not shown much since, he still rates the main danger in a race where opposition to the favourite is thin on the ground. Point-to-point winner King Of The Forest and the consistent, but exposed, Lunar Maxwell are others worthy of a mention but this really should go to the Lungo horse who, granted a clear round, will be tough to beat.
