made all, clear after 1st, unchallenged, eased towards finish
chased leaders, blundered and went 2nd 6th until next, went 2nd flat, no chance with winner
always behind, tailed off, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, lost place 3rd, struggling from 7th
chased winner until reminder 6th, tailed off from 8th, pulled up before 9th
always towards rear, pushed along 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, went 2nd at 7th, ridden approaching 2 out, lost 2nd flat, no extra
held up, pushed along 6th, soon weakened, pulled up after next
Innox and A Glass In Thyne are fascinating contenders but this should be straightforward for Carruthers. Mark Bradstock's novice has gone from strength to strength this season and this first attempt at 3 miles should go some way to clarifying his choice of engagement at Cheltenham. An admirable effort in defeat to Lodge Lane was surpassed when he routed a small field in a Grade 2 at Warwick. It's possible to pick holes in that form but it was still a commanding display. Coorbawn Vic and Bringewood Fox have one or two pieces of vaguely interesting form but A Glass In Thyne and Innox, both better known as chasers, are the obvious threats. The former has plenty to prove on his return from a long absence whilst Innox, who has had just the one start over hurdles in his career, is taking his first steps en route to a crack at the National. It's hard to see either troubling Carruthers.
