stumbled on landing 3rd, soon headed, pushed along and lost place 7th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
always prominent, chased leader 7th, ridden next, led 2 out, edged left flat, stayed on well
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders 3rd, jumped slowly 7th, no chance with leaders from next
prominent, led after 3rd, ridden approaching 3 out, headed next, no extra flat
Atum Re, Bonus Bridge, and Poitiers look the three to concentrate on in this competitive novices chase and the nomination goes to Atum Re. The selection has been in fair form of late without winning but a reproduction of his latest second behind Calling Brave under similar conditions should suffice here. Bonus Bridge rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Well Chief. However he was well beaten on that occasion and although this looks easier he will find it hard to give six pounds and a beating to Atum Re. Poitiers is another that could go well he was a fair second behind Oulton Broad last time and gets all the weight for age allowances but he is passed over on this occasion as he is taken on much more experienced rivals. Of the remainder Ghoo was quietly fancied last time and was still in with a chance when falling if his jumping holds up he would be a danger to all. The remainder have shown very little and are readily opposed and for the winner we return to Atum Re.
