chased leader, challenged 3 out, soon ridden, not quicken from last
held up mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, lost place approaching 3 out
chased leaders to 3 out
towards rear, blundered 2nd, never dangerouus
held up mid-division, effort 3 out, weakened approaching next
held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, not quicken from next
chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out
held up towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, weakened 3 out
led, headed after last, one pace
always behind
held up, headway 4 out, ridden to lead after last, stayed on
held up, never dangerous
always behind
chased leader, ridden and one pace from 2 out
Rawdon, Viable and Faversham are the ones to look at here, with VIABLE the selection. Faversham won well at Bangor and was third in a follow up attempt next time. He is running well in a race where many of his rivals are out of form, but 7lbs higher here he has to improve again. Rawdon had little chance behind the well handicapped Circus Rose last time, but kept on to take third, and dropped 2lbs here, has been given a chance by the handicapper. After a good second at Towcester, Viable was given a chance over fences last time, finishing a modest third and reverts back to the smaller obstacles now. His run at Towcester had a subsequent winner in Faversham in behind, and he is only a pound higher here. Viable can come out on top in a weak finale.
Faversham 7-2 (11-0) Prominent, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed soon after 2 out, mistake last, weakened flat, 3rd of 16, 9l behind Sexy Rexy (11-11) at Warwick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Nov.
Viable 3-1 (11-8) Held up, raced keenly, struggling 8th, went moderate 3rd 2 out, 3rd of 6, 18l behind Picot de Say (11-4) at Ludlow 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.
Hernando Cortes 8-1 (10-8) Prominent, ridden 8th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 13, well behind Paddleyourowncanoe (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Desert Nova (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened from approaching last, 4th of 11, 19l behind Orang Outan (10-8) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Apr.
Crosby Jemma 80-1 (10-5) Held up in rear and keen, weakened from 3 out, last of 5, 12l behind Binocular (11-6) at Haydock 2m 4yo hdl (2) gd in Nov.
Ticket To Freedom (NZ) 14-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Little Bob (11-5) at Doncaster 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Mar, 17 ran.
Rawdon (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Held up, headway from 4 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on one pace, went 3rd flat, 3rd of 13, 24l behind Circus Rose (11-2) at Fakenham 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.
Teach to Preach (USA) 33-1 (11-1) Keen tracking leaders, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, soon weakened, hampered last, 13th of 18, 21l behind Kilmeena Magic (10-9) at Kempton 2m cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Fernandina (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up, weakened after 5 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Massasoit (10-12) at Aintree 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Oct, 16 ran.
El Coto 16-1 (11-5) Prominent, ridden after 4th, weakening when mistake next, tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind Kirkhammerton (11-0) at Southwell 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sept.
Lancer Scott 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, well behind Triple Bluff (9-13) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Spirit of The Mist (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-1) Raced keenly in touch, effort 3 out, soon ridden and edged left, no extra approaching last, 5th of 13, 11l behind Prosecco (11-7) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.
Bret Maverick (IRE) 22-1 (11-11) Held up and keen, not fluent 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 23l behind Faversham (11-8) at Bangor 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Nov.
Three Thieves (UAE) 80-1 (10-9) Always behind, tailed off, 8th of 16, well behind Pride of Dulcote (11-0) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gd in Oct.
Cadwell 150-1 (10-7) In touch, ridden and lost place 4 out, soon well behind, 9th of 11, well behind Sea Storm (11-0) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (3) gf in Nov.
Ruby Valentine (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway after 5th, not clear run and lost place after 6th, rallied 2 out, edged left and one pace approaching last, 4th of 14, 8l behind Craughwell Suas (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs hcp hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Mister Fizzbomb (IRE) 4-1fav (10-13) Prominent, led 3rd, ridden and headed 3 out, one pace after, 6th of 15, 5l behind Mischief Man (10-7) at Catterick 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Chaim (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Behind, headway on inner approaching 2 out, chased winner flat, kept on, 2nd of 15, 3l behind Ruby Crown (10-0) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy.
