in touch, went 2nd 9th, weakened and behind from 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
keen hold, tracked leader, led 5th, headed 14th, led again 3 out, headed next, led last, stayed on gamely
behind and ran in snatches, in touch when blundered 15th, outpaced approaching 3 out
close up in 3rd when blundered and fell 6th
in touch, not fluent 9th, headway and joined leader approaching 3 out, led 2 out, headed last, no extra flat
led to 5th, ridden and behind from 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 14th
in touch, led 14th to 3 out, weakened approaching next
A relatively competitive handicap to close proceedings sees Nativetrial hoping to extend his winning run following a hard fought victory at Market Rasen over an extended four miles recently. His main danger should be River Bug who stays all day and will be happy in these conditions. The one negative for him is the fact he is carrying top weight which will be tough in these conditions. Kittenkat is better known for his hurdling but on a lower mark here and capable of going well in the mud is a tentative selection for this race.