chased leader, pushed along and outpaced 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, left in lead last, ridden out
held up in touch, headway approaching 5 out, every chance last, not quickened flat
held up in touch and keen, pushed along 11th, ridden and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, mistake 1st, weakened from 5 out, blundered and left remote 4th 2 out
prominent, lost place 12th, ridden approaching 4 out, staying on and about 4 lengths down in 4th when fell 2 out
held up, hit 9th, led after 4 out, headed next, soon ridden, weakened after 2 out
led, headed after 4 out, led again next, under pressure when fell last
King Bee, Dream On Willie and Monbonami look the principals in this cracking novices chase and the tentative vote goes to Kin Bee. The six year old was a fair third in a handicap behind Lucky Leader last time and a reproduction of that effort would make him hard to beat. Dream On Willie rates the main danger he is a bold jumping front runner who was a good second behind Hunters Tweed last time and that horse has since ran well under a penalty so he will not be far away. Monbonami is also worthy of respect he was third behind Tyndarius last time but his best form to date has come on fast ground so for that reason he is opposed. Of the remainder Tipsy Mouse was second over course and distance behind Bear On Board last time and at least he has seen these demanding fences before however in a tricky affair we are happy to side with King Bee.
