led until headed approaching 5th, weakened quickly and well behind
in touch, ridden to dispute lead approaching 4 out, weakened 2 out
in touch tracking leaders, headway after 7th, led approaching 4 out, ridden 2 out, challenged approaching last, driven out flat
in touch, led 6th, ridden and headed 8th, weakened next
held up in rear, went prominent after 7th, headway 3 out, ridden to challenge last, no extra flat
chased leader, led 5th, headed next, ridden 4 out, one pace from 2 out
held up, headway approaching 5th, outpaced from 3 out
effort 4 out, beaten when mistake 2 out
held up in rear, ridden and stayed on from 4 out, never dangerous
Little recent form to go on here with only Live The Dream having an outing in the near past. That run came at Uttoxeter where he was well below his best when beaten a long way over two miles. This extra trip should suit as well as the easier ground and is the TEAMtalk selection in a tricky race. The Villager has the best racecourse form with his fourth in a decent race at Warwick earning him a run at the Cheltenham Festival. He won on his reappearance last season so a good run is expected here on ground that should suit. Zurs has the ability on his day to run a big race but he does not look particularly well handicapped at present. Pontius looked to be finally getting the hang of the jumping game at the back end of last season and although still a maiden should put up a good account of himself. Another showing ability at the backend of last season was Audiostreetcom. However he needed a couple of runs to get going last year so may be best watched today.
