tracked leader, reminders before 13th, lost 2nd next, outpaced before 4 out, well behind when refused last and dismounted
led, pushed along between last 3, headed last, not pace of winner flat
tracked leading pair, not fluent 3rd, tracked leader 14th, challenged 2 out, led last, quickened clear flat
A poor field with only three runners namely Little Farmer, Hot Toddy and Greenwich with the vote going to the last named. Greenwich has been a good servant to the Scudamore family winning many races between the flags and scored in a Hunter Chase at Plumpton last May as well. He did win a point this season and was not totally discredited last time out when finishing fourth at Ludlow. But for a bad mistake at a vital stage he would have been closer and is worth considering again today. Little Farmer has no real worth while form under rules but has been getting placed between the flags this season but more is needed here. Hot Toddy has jumping problems and looks one to avoid. So for the winner we return to Greenwich.
Greenwich 7-1 (11-7) Mid-division, reminders after 8th, headway after next, weakening when mistake 12th, no chance when mistake 16th, 4th of 11, well behind Chasing The Bride (11-11) at Ludlow 3m 1f hts chs (H) gd in Apr.
Little Farmer 11-8 (12-7) 2nd of 3, 10l behind Tricky Trevor (12-7) at Aldington 3m ptp gd.
Hot Toddy (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Held up towards rear, headway 16th, ridden 4 out, weakening and fell 2 out fell in race won by Lord Beau (11-7) at N Abbot 3m 2f hts chs (H) gd in Apr, 16 ran.
