chased leaders in close 4th, struggling 7th, behind when mistake next
tracked leader, every chance 4 out, soon ridden, no chance with winner from next
tracked leaders in close 3rd, led 4 out, in command from next, hit 2 out, eased flat
led until hit 4 out, soon ridden, 3rd and held when hit 2 out
Nonrunner
Forest Green gets the confident vote here over Witness Run and Indigo Sky. The selection is eased significantly in grade and although he was disappointing in a hot race at Aintree last time, it would be a surprise if he is not good enough to beat this lot. Witness Run fell last time and that is basically the problem with him as although he has plenty of ability, he is not the most reliable jumper. Indigo Sky put up a fair effort when third behind Premier Hope at Exeter last time but he is exposed compared to some of these and the chances are he will find at least one too good. Bob Bites Back hails from a stable that are beginning to find their form so he could prove best of the remainder, but for the winner we will stick with Forest Green who should be too good for his rivals.
Indigo Sky (IRE) 9-2 (10-4) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened last, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Premier Hope (11-2) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
Carpet Ride 13-2 (10-4) Held up, hit 6th, headway 13th, ridden to challenge for 2nd approaching 3 out, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 6, 8l behind Liberty Ben (11-11) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
Forest Green (FR) 66-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, 19th of 22, well behind Two Miles West (10-7) at Aintree 2m 4f lst hcp hdl (1) gd in Apr.
Carroll's O'Tully (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) In rear, went moderate 4th after 7th, left poor 3rd 10th, tailed off, 3rd of 5, well behind Turko (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov chs (3) sft in Feb.
Witness Run (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) With leader, not fluent 9th, still pressing when fell 4 out in race won by Chain (11-2) at Towcester 2m 3f beg chs (4) gf in Apr, 4 ran.
Bob Bites Back (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Mid-division, close up 8th, went 2nd approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 9, 10l behind Nobel (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f beg chs (4) gf in Apr.
