held up, improved to track leaders 14th, soon ridden and chasing winner from 2 out, no impression
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, ridden 13th, one-paced from 3 out
held up, ridden after 8th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders until fell 8th
made all, jumped well, stayed on well, easily
mid-division, mistake 10th, ridden 12th, one-paced from 15th
mid-division, mistake 5th, improved to track leaders after 8th, ridden before 14th, mistake next, still in touch when weakened from 2 out
Wahiba Sands ran a blinder at Aintree earlier this month and is taken to win this event. The trip may be a problem but he still may have enough class to outstay most of these. Be My Manager is unbeaten over fences this season and this novice has an excellent chance on his Cheltenham victory in January while Grey Abbey was set a tough test in a handicap last time and could fare better back in a novice chase.