held up in rear, ridden after 3 out, no impression from next
held up, headway approaching 6th, jumped right 2 out, led approaching last, edged left flat, ran on
held up, ridden approaching 4th, never dangerous
led, headed 2nd, led again 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, one pace
held up in touch, ridden and hit 2 out, soon weakened
chased leader and keen, led 2nd, headed 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up and keen, mistake 1st, lost place approaching 5th, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along approaching 5th, weakened approaching next
A match here between Selvas and Sardagna, who are both attempting to complete hat-tricks, and the vote goes to Selvas to do just that. The selection can make the odd mistake in his races, but travels well, goes on any ground and has struck up a good partnership with Tony McCoy. Three wins from his last four starts, including an eased down success over two-and-a-half miles at Market Rasen last time mark him down as the one to beat here, and the drop back in trip should not be a problem. Sardagna stands out as the only serious opponent in the race. Martin Pipe has placed the filly well to win on her British debut in a soft race at Southwell and then follow up in Class E company at Worcester, where she won easily. She is no easy beat here, but it is the filly who has to improve to get to Selvas, and we think the latter will still come out on top.
