chased leaders, ridden 5th, effort approaching 3 out, rallied well under pressure flat, led close home
led after 3rd, ridden and headed after 2 out, kept on same pace
led, not fluent and headed 2nd, chased leaders to 9th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
led 2nd to next, ridden after 4 out, weakening when mistake next
held up in touch, good headway approaching 3 out, led after 2 out, ridden flat, headed and no extra close home
Samon was impressive on his chasing debut eight days ago and is clearly the one to beat in this race. Haafel is a course winner but is making his chasing debut. King Of The Naul is a long-term absentee and comes here from the hunting fields. The Staggery Boy has a bit to find on his chasing form and Lost The Plot could give the favourite most to do. She too makes his chasing debut but gets a useful 12lbs from Samon.