led 1st, headed next, ridden to chase leader 6th, led approaching 2 out, hit 2 out, ran on
led 2nd and keen hold, ridden approaching 2 out and headed, soon weakened, very tired and mistake last
tracked leaders until lost place 6th, never a danger from then on
held up towards rear, pulled up approaching 5th, saddle slipped
held up in touch, closer order 4th, weakened 7th
held up towards rear, mistake 3rd, reminders and mistake 4th, never a danger
held up rear, jumped right 1st, soon well behind
Forbearing has his first start for John O'Shea since being claimed out of Martin Pipe's stable and is probably best watched today in a race that is taken to go to Petanque, who gets the verdict over Tiquet. The selection is well in at the weights judged by official BHB ratings and returns to hurdling after a couple of disappointing starts over fences for Nicky Henderson. Now trained by Evan Williams, who has his string in good form, the son of King's Ride is taken to make the most of the favourable terms. Former stablemate Tiquet looks to be one of the lesser lights in the Henderson yard but has to be respected at this lowly level. The 11-year-old It's Wallace would probably prefer a softer surface, while Martin Pipe's Maldoun has given little sign of encouragement since winning a maiden hurdle at Kelso in May 2003. Dante's Battle and the lightly raced Mini Saddler are others to consider in a race that is taken to go to Petanque.
