tracked leaders, lost place 11th, weakened approaching next, pulled up before 13th
towards rear most of way, slow jump 9th, weakened 12th, tailed off
in touch until weakened 16th, pulled up after next
led 2nd, headed next, prominent until ridden 6 out, weakend 3 out
in rear until weakened 12th, tailed off
chased winner to 12th, weakened 15th, pecked 17th, pulled up before next
in touch, took closer order 10th, went 2nd at 15th, ridden 17th, weakened 4 out
always in rear, tailed off after 11th, stayed on home straight
towards rear, reminders 11th, ridden and stayed on from 5 out, chased clear leader from 3 out, no chance with the winner
made about all, reminders 11th, went clear 4 out, unchallenged
With the weights going up 5lbs, Frantic Tan has been done no favours. He has a touch of class and will certainly find this easier than when beaten, but not disgraced in the Welsh National. Dropped 4lbs for that effort he is beginning to look well handicapped and with no doubts about his ability to handle the ground, he gets the vote to return to winning ways. No shortage of dangers including Roberty Bob, who is now 1lb lower than a mark he has won off. He will not mind the testing ground, neither will Cimarone Cove, who stays longer than the mother-in-law. If Fasgo responds to the first time blinkers he is sure to be a danger to all. Others to consider are the hat-trick seeking Nativetrial and the well handicapped Spanish Main.