tracked leader, close up when mistake 8th, ridden next, weakened 3 out
held up, slipped and pecked after 1st, soon pulled up
held up, ridden 9th, no impression, mistake last
tracked leader, led 7th, clear 3 out, hit 2 out, ran on
held up, headway and pecked 3 out, soon ridden and one pace
led, jumped left mostly and novice like, headed 7th, not fluent 10th, one pace from 2 out
It will be interesting to see how the ex-French-trained Overlut performs on his first start for Evan Williams but having seemingly lost his way over hurdles, he looks best watched and preference is for Tavalu, with Sunley Shines rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has shown a consistent level of form over timber and showed a liking for fences when making a winning debut over the larger obstacles at Fontwell in June. Open to further improvement, Gary Moore's gelding looks the percentage call. Dad's Elect is capable of taking a hand but has disappointed in his last two starts so may now be best watched. Dyneburg similarly disappointed on his return last month and is hard to back on that evidence and of more interest is Brendan Powell's consistent Sunley Shines. Tavalu has solid claims though and he is preferred.
Dad's Elect (GER) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced from 9th, 5th of 6, 45l behind Prestbury Knight (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov chs (2) gd in Sept.
Dyneburg (POL) 3-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, lost place 3rd, behind when pulled up at the 7th in race won by Avesomeofthat (11-4) at N Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Sept, 9 ran.
Tavalu (USA) 2-1 (10-13) Held up, headway 6th, chased leader 7th, ridden 3 out, led 2 out, soon in command, driven out flat, won at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (4) gf in Jun beating Carthys Cross (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Sunley Shines 16-1 (10-12) Chased winner, ridden after 3 out, one pace flat, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Dev (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nov chs (4) gd in Sept.
Le Corvee (IRE) 9-2 (10-8) Held up, effort 6th, chased leaders 3 out, driven and kept on well flat, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Mister Benedictine (11-7) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Sept.
Overlut (FR) (10-3) 5th of 13, 28l behind Meilleur Ami (11-2) at Compiegne 2m 4f chs sft in May.