held up, joined leader 12th, led next, headed 2 out, kept on one pace approaching last
tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, led next, headed 13th, ridden and no extra from 2 out
held up in touch, mistake 2nd and 6th, behind from 16th, stayed on again from 2 out, not trouble leaders
chased leaders, mistake when unseated rider 9th
led to after 2nd, driven 14th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
held up behind, chased leaders 10th, jumped slowly 12th, soon behind, tailed off
held up in rear, headway under pressure from 15th, kept on, not trouble leaders
held up and behind, chased leaders from 16th, led 2 out, clear approaching last, driven out flat
held up in rear, lost touch from 13th, soon tailed off
Strong Paladin has proved to be a model of consistency in the past and is the TEAMtalk pick following a promising reappearance last month. Nick Gaselee's charge landed a Fontwell handicap last term before twice finishing a close runner-up over course and distance and, with conditions to suit, this bold jumper can take advantage of his fitness edge over his main rivals. Spinofski was a progressive type last year and looks capable of further improvement but may need the outing and could struggle to concede weight all round. No More Hassle has claims on the pick of his form but has been well below par on recent evidence but Klondike Charger bounces off a fast surface and is both race-fit and in-form so may reach a place.
