led, ridden and headed last, weakened run-in
held up towards rear, hit 5 out, headway approaching 2 out, led last, drew clear run-in, eased close home
tracked leaders, blundered 2nd, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on take 2nd flat, no chance with winner
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, reminders after 4 out, hit next, weakened approaching 2 out
held up in touch, lost place approaching 6th, soon struggling
tracked leaders, 4 lengths down and disputing 3rd when fell 3 out
Some in-form rivals can be led home by Captain Corelli, who is selected in preference to Nas Na Riogh and Golden Rambler. The last named took a heavy fall the last time he was seen out and it remains to be seen if that has left any lasting affects on his confidence. Added to that is the enforced absence since last September and he is probably best watched this afternoon. Nas Na Riogh is capable on her day and has to be respected now that her yard have returned to form in the last few weeks. However, she can take a few liberties at her fences and will not get away with many mistakes here. Therefore, we prefer the claims held by Captain Corelli, who has improved with each outing over fences and looks worth persevering with whilst he is in such good heart.
Nas Na Riogh (IRE) 14-1 In touch, blundered 10th, hit 4 out, soon ridden, weakened 3 out, 4th of 11, 22l behind Control Man at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov chs (B) gd in Dec.
Undeniable 28-1 Tracked leaders, weakened 5 out, tailed off, 3rd of 6, well behind Ollie Magern at Wetherby 3m 1f nov chs Grd 2 (A) gs.
Osiris (IRE) 5-2fav Prominent, headway and switched right 12th, led 13th, ridden approaching 3 out, ran on gamely flat, won at Wincanton 2m 5f nov hcp chs (B) sft beating Kosmos Bleu by 3l, 7 ran.