behind, ridden and weakened from 9th, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened
led, headed 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching next
in rear and keen, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, kept on from 2 out, never dangerous
always behind, tailed off from 4 out
prominent, challenge 3 out, soon ridden, led approaching last, kept on
chased leader, weakened from 6 out, blundered badly 4 out, pulled up after
chased leaders, led 3 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, no extra flat
in touch, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out
mid-division, hit 2nd, pushed along after 5th, never dangerous
While Major Benefit will certainly find this much easier than chasing the likes of Earthmover and company around Chepstow, it will be a surprise if there isn't something in this to beat him. Freteval had shown promise in France before coming over this side of the water. He is a winner between the flags and should go well here with a capable rider on his back. Although the winner of a couple of points this year, Sea Haitch Em was little more than a plater over hurdles and he too would appear to have plenty on his plate in this. A chance is taken with the former Venetia Williams inmate Fearless Mel. Now with the powerful Dalton yard, I understand he has been showing plenty of zest in his homework and he is a sporting choice to se off some shorter priced rivals.
