in touch, ridden after 9th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
with leader, chased leader 4th, led approaching 7th, ridden 11th, headed approaching 2 out, no extra
towards rear, mistake 3rd and 4th, pulled up before 10th
towards rear, ridden 9th, soon weakened, pulled up before 11th
prominent, ridden 10th, weakened 11th, pulled up before 3 out
held up mid-division, reminder 8th, weakened 9th, pulled up before 10th
in touch, mistake 10th, ridden and headway after 4 out, led approaching 2 out, driven out from last, readily
led to 4th, chased leaders to 7th, weakened after
mid-division, headway 9th, ridden 4 out, kept on one pace from 3 out
towards rear, ridden 11th, weakened 2 out
always towards rear, no impression
led 4th to approaching 7th, ridden approaching 10th, one pace after
prominent, chased leader 10th, ridden 11th, kept on to go 2nd after 2 out
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 9th
An open handicap chase where none of them make too much appeal, however the tentative nod goes to Brigardier Du Bois with Spider Boy and Mighty Moose two in with chances. The selection won this race last year and as the only course winner in the lineup, he must have solid claims of making it two years in a row. His third behind Milton Des Bieffes last time out reads fairly well in the context of this race, and with the ground to his liking, he must have fair claims. Spider Boy's second ten days ago at Fakenham was over the smaller obstacles, however he reverts to chasing today with every chance. He goes well in the ground, however the fact that he is still a maiden after 28 runs means that he has to be opposed. Mighty Moose is unexposed and makes his handicap debut today with Daryl Jacob aboard. He should be watched for signs of confidence in the market, however he would have to step up significantly on previous efforts to feature here. At bigger prices Star Galaxy and Carroll's O' Tully could go well, however we will tentatively return to Lucy Wadham's Brigardier Du Bois to lead them home.
