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Only four runners in this and two of those race from out of the handicap proper. Neither Maid In Moscow, runner-up to More Equity at Kelso last time, nor Sedgefield second Toulouse Express can be ignored, however. Our Jim won under Henry Brooke at Market Rasen nine days ago and will make a bold bid to defy his penalty but we'll give another chance to LADY DE LA VEGA over this longer trip. Tim Vaughan's mare hasn't much in the way of pace but has always looked likely to appreciate a thorough test of stamina and could get her own way out in front today.
Our Jim 15-8fav (10-13) Chased leaders, reminder 7th, pushed along 10th, headway to challenge next, led 12th, drew clear approaching last, driven out, won at Market Rasen 3m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Apr beating Oniz Tiptoes (10-2) by 26l, 4 ran.
Lady De La Vega (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Held up in last trio, headway to chase leaders approaching 13th, mistake and lost place 17th, pushed along and struggling before 3 out, no chance when blundered 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, well behind River Indus (10-6) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Maid In Moscow (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, chased leaders 4 out, under pressure 2 out, stayed on to go 2nd closing stages, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 9l behind More Equity (11-7) at Kelso 2m 6f Mares Handicap Chase (0-115) (5yo+) (4) gs in Apr.
Toulouse Express (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) Led 2nd, soon clear until 4 out, headed next, one pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 13l behind Esme Rides A Gaine (11-2) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Apr.
