held up, rapid headway 8th to chase leaders, ridden and chase winner before 2 out, one pace
jumped right, in touch, led 4th, ridden 3 out, stayed on
led, headed 3rd, remained close up, ridden and every chance 4 out, mistake next, soon weakened
held up, weakened 9th, pulled up before 12th
held up, headway 6th, lost place 11th, pulled up approaching last, dismounted
in touch, lost place 5th, headway 9th, hit 12th, one pace
led 3rd, headed next, weakened 10th
in touch, ridden 11th, weakened 4 out
towards rear, blundered 7th and 8th, behind and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 6th, never on terms
in touch, ridden 4th, weakened approaching 12th, pulled up before 2 out
Monbonami gets the confident vote in this competitive novices handicap chase with Mister Magpie and Maunby Roller the others to consider. The selection was a good second to Native Eire at Sedgefield last time, and with AP McCoy taking from Tom Siddall in the plate, he looks the one to beat. Mister Magpie hails from the Tom George yard, who are showing signs of a return to form, and he was a fair third behind Talbot Lad at Ludlow last time. He will need to improve to beat our selection but looks to have excellent place claims. Maunby Roller hails from the Kevin Morgan yard and has been performing well over hurdles of late, and he is sure to have been well schooled for this his chasing debut. He could go well at a decent price with useful claimer Paddy Brennan in the plate. Of the remainder, Royal China is from an in-form yard and cannot be discounted, but Monbonami looks to have solid credentials and is our confident choice.