always prominent, went 2nd after 4th, led approaching 3 out, jumped left 2 out, clear last, ran on
prominent, ridden after 6, one pace from 2 out, lost 3rd flat
held up in rear, pushed along and outpaced after 6, stayed on from 2 out, mistake last, went 3rd flat
prominent, not fluent 2nd, led 4th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, no impression from next
always behind, tailed off from 5th,
took keen hold, led to 4th, weakening when blundered next, tailed off
held up in touch, headway 5th, ridden after next, outpaced when mistake 3 out, never on terms after
held up, hampered 4th, brief effor 6th, soon weakened, behing when pulled up before 3 out
Glencoyle gets the nod here over Crossbow Creek, with Fontanesi hindered by his penalty. The latter has been in fine form but will do well to give weight away all round. With speculation mounting over who will take over as Pipe's stable jockey, it is interesting that Richard Johnson gets the leg up despite denying being in the frame. In receipt of 12lbs, Glencoyle looks the answer though. The four-year-old bypassed the Triumph Hurdle after a workmanlike effort at Plumpton and probably ran just as well when third at Newbury last time. He will get the strong ride that he needs from Mick Fitzgerald and can account for Crossbow Creek. The latter is a course and distance winner and has been consistent at a decent level. He does seem to be found wanting at the business end lately though and will again be susceptible to an improver in the shape of Glencoyle.
