held up towards rear, headway 3 out, led 2 out, ridden clear last, driven out
held up mid-division, headway on outside approaching 7th, ridden and every chance 2 out, soon one pace
led to 4th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
always behind, tailed off from 2 out
with leader, led 4th to approaching 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
prominent to 6th, behind when pulled up before last
held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, headway 6th, ridden and weakened after 3 out
in touch, ridden when mistake 6th, weakened 3 out
mid-division to 6th, behind from next, pulled up before last
behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
prominent, went 2nd 6th, led approaching 2 out, soon headed, weakened before next
held up in touch, ridden and every chance 2 out, same pace next
held up, headway from 6th, ridden and weakened after 3 out
held up in rear, headway when mistake 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on from 2 out
A very open handicap in which Dr Charlie can gain another course and distance win, with Khaysar, Brooksie and Scottish Dance others to consider. Dr Charlie was rated 94 when scoring here in October for today's rider and, now racing from a mark of 97, clearly has to come into the reckoning. Khaysar is only slightly higher than when a solid second to Impish Jude last time while Golfagent has solid form at this level and, if the first-time visor works, can go well. Master Ride could conceivably be well-handicapped - a similar comment applying to Greenfield - but you'll have to take his fitness on trust. Former Nicky Henderson inmate Scottish Dance also warrants consideration in a tricky opener. Course form might hold sway, in which case, Dr Charlie gets the nod.