held up towards rear, headway 13th, beaten when mistake last
in rear, mistake 12th, pulled up before 14th
led 1st, led again 5th to 6th, in touch until weakened from 11th, beaten when blundered and fell 4 out
settled in rear, good headway after 13th, went and ridden 2 out, not fluent last, weakened flat
led to 6th, led again approaching 8th, made rest, stayed on gamely
with leader to 7th, chd winner from next, ridden 2 out, one pace approaching last
in touch, not fluent 10th, went 3rd 10th, beaten when fell 14th
in rear, headway 12th, beaten when brought down 14th
jumped slowly 8th, soon in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 11th
Some frustrating types come into opposition here and this makes limited appeal for a strong betting heat. Possible Pardon looked all over the winner before falling late in the race at Wincanton last month and is sure to be popular selection to gain compensation. However, his profile is not one of overall consistency so he is taken as a saver option only. Nordic Prince and French Executive could also figure strongly if they run up to their best, but a chance is taken that the drop in class will spark a revival in the fortunes of Somemanforoneman. He is incredibly well handicapped at present and reports from the gallops suggest that he has thrived since his finding the opposition too hot in a Listed race at Cheltenham and a valuable handicap at Bangor in his two latest outings.