held up behind leaders, went 2nd 12th, led next, drew clear 2 out, eased flat, very easily
tracked first two, led 9th to 13th, weakened and lost 2nd after 4 out
led, headed 9th, mistake and lost place next, stayed on go moderate 2nd 4 out, no chance with winner
5th and beaten when unseated rider 12th
behind from 10th, tailed off
chased leader to 12th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
mistakes, held up, jumped slowly and lost touch 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 11th
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 11th
The ability to handle the cut in the ground and the revised terms with Cape Stormer are the two questions to be answered for supporters of La Landiere as she bids to land the four-timer. She has to concede 7lb's to her Paul Nicholls-trained rival this time and may struggle to uphold the form of their meeting at Chepstow in October. Cape Stormer, on the other hand, may have needed the run on that occasion and is selected to reverse the form today. Sir Toby has done nothing wrong this term and his record also speaks for itself. But he may find the ground a little softer than ideal here. Indalo and Cool Monty could go well at each-way prices but may find one too good in the shape of Cape Stormer now that he has confirmed his well being for his new yard.
