tracked leaders and keen, led 12th, headed 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up, tracked leaders approaching 12th, ridden approaching 4 out, one pace
behind when pulled up before 3 out
held up in touch, headway after 12th, led approaching 3 out, stayed on well, ridden out flat (no time taken due to poor visibility)
chased leaders until ridden and weakened after 12th
behind, chased leaders 12th, soon ridden, stayed on
led to 3rd, behind and pulled up before 3 out
led 4th, headed 12th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
prominent until fell 6th
Bow Strada made a useful chase reappearance at this course recently and is taken as the TEAMtalk selection to have the edge over his rivals here. An accomplished hurdler he will be suited by this ground and the distance should be no problem. Farmer Jack was also a useful hurdler who will have been well schooled for his chase debut however he may just need this run as he did last season. Ruby Gale was travelling well when falling behind the selection at Exeter and his trainer thinks highly of him. He need to show improvement on his hurdle form but he is not without a chance. Shareef has been brought along steadily for a chase campaign by his shrewd trainer and any market moves for this gelding would be significant. Supreme Catch runs from a stable who knows how to produce decent chasers. Market support would augur well for this National Hunt-bred gelding with Jim Cullotty booked.
