tracked winner, effort and switched left approaching last, soon every chance, not quicken flat
made all and jumped right, ridden 3 out, held on gamely
chased clear leaders, outpaced 4th stayed on steadily from 3 out, never nearer
Percussionist looks the one to be with in this novices' chase with King Revo and Harmony Brig the pair we fear the most. The selection was a quality performer on the flat and he made a pleasing impression when beating Altay on his chasing debut at Wetherby. He won on the soft that day and there is sure to be more to come and he certainly sets the standard for the rest. King Revo was very useful over hurdles and he has to be of serious interest now that he reverts to the bigger obstacles. However, he has been off the track for over a year and for that reason he may be best watched on this occasion. Harmony Brig is another useful type over hurdles and he will handle these ground conditions so he should not be discounted lightly. It would be a major surprise if Aviation was good enough to get competitive and we will stick with Percussionist as our idea of the winner.
Percussionist (IRE) 5-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 4th, led 4 out, clear from next, won at Wetherby 2m nov chs (4) sft in Oct beating Altay (11-6) by 19l, 6 ran.
Harmony Brig (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Led until 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 11, 30l behind Natal (11-3) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr.
King Revo (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Held up in touch, took closer order 3 out, weakened last, 13th of 30, 19l behind Fontanesi (10-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl Grd 3 (A) gd in Mar '05.
Aviation 14-1 (11-7) Mid-division, hit 5th, soon ridden, lost place 4 out, weakened next, 8th of 11, 27l behind Aldiruos (10-9) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jun.
