with leader, led 9th, clear approaching 2 out, eased towards finish
led to 9th, chased winner until weakened approaching 2 out
in rear, fell 2nd
in rear, hampered 2nd, jumped slowly next, pushed along approaching 7th, never dangerous
chased leaders in 3rd, reminders after 7th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, no impression
Vulcan Lane, Apadi and Polar Gunner look the three to concentrate on in this contest and the confident vote is given to Vulcan Lane. The selection hails from the in form Richard Guest yard and has been in fair form of late he was a good second behind Hollows Mist off this mark last time out and need only run up to that mark to score. Apadi rates the main danger he was second behind the selection on his last run and is better off at the weights and although he will not be far away but he basically looks exposed and for that reason he is opposed.Polar Gunner is another worthy of respect on his best form but he was very disappointing last time and although he is returning to a more suitable trip he looks in the handicappers grip. Of the remainder Terrance is from a shrewd yard and should be noted in the market but he has been let down by his jumping of late and for the winner we return to Vulcan Lane.
Polar Gunner Evensfav Chased winner, led 8th, hit 6th out, headed 4 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 7, 13l behind Lantern Lad at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (F) sft.
Apadi (USA) 7-1 Led, headed and hit 6th, led again after 5 out, ridden and headed 3 out, one pace, 2nd of 8, 8l behind Vulcan Lane at Newcastle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) sft.
Trenance 7-1 Chased leader, mistake 6th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up at the last in race won by She's Our Native at Hereford 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-100 (E) sft, 15 ran.
Vulcan Lane (NZ) 7-4fav Held up, ridden approaching 4 out, chased winner last, just failed, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Hollows Mill at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (E).
Baie des Singes 14-1 In 3rd when fell in race won by It's Music at Warwick 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gs in Jan, 8 ran.