tracked leaders, went 2nd last, ridden and switched right flat, unable to challenge winner
tracked leader, led 3 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well flat
led, not fluent 2nd, headed 3 out, weakened flat
Truckers Highway has climbed 39lb in the ratings since scoring at Ludlow at the start of December but continues to defy the handicapper. This will be his first run in this grade but he's already won over course and distance and a fifth victory in six starts is not beyond him. However, we just prefer JAYO TIME, who has also made strides this season. Kerry Lee's charge has won three times since switching to fences and gets on well with Ciaran Gethings. All Together ran well at Ascot in December but disappointed off this mark at Warwick subsequently.
Jayo Time (IRE) 3-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, headway 8th, chased leader next, driven to challenge from 2 out, kept on well under pressure, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Sir Valentino (11-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp (2) sft in Dec.
All Together (FR) 9-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, mistake 4th, blundered and lost place 7th, well beaten after 3 out, 6th of 9, 36l behind Big Jim (10-5) at Warwick 2m hcp (3) hvy in Jan.
Truckers Highway (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Tracked leader, challenged 9th, soon led, clear before last, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Jan beating Long John (11-2) by 21l, 6 ran.
