led, mistake 2nd, headed 4th, tracked leader, mistake 8th, ridden after 3 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before next
tracked leaders, driven and outpaced 3 out, no impression from next
tracked leaders, smooth headway after 3 out, effort next, ridden and kept on flat, not pace of winner
in touch, led 4th, made rest, ridden and ran on well flat
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Nonrunner
In an interesting race, the vote goes to Winsley, with Jack's Craic, Von Origny and Blairgowrie respected as dangers. Winsley won well at Towcester last time, looked an improved performer over jumps there, and can build on that impression today. Jack's Craic is bred to make a chaser and, being a winning hurdler that justified his rating of 115 or so, he is respected. Winning hurdler Von Origny is also very much respected, although his stable has yet to hit form, while Classic Capers was good enough to win over hurdles and will be fit following his third to Spirit Of New York at Stratford last time. Finally, Blairgowrie who is also bred to jump fences, looked good when winning his novice hurdle, and gets a very good mention too. It's hard to be confident about the selection, but Winsley should go well.
Blairgowrie (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Raced keenly, led 1st, joined 2 out, ridden and stayed on strongly from last, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f nov hdl (E) gd in Apr beating Arrayou (11-0) by 5l, 10 ran.
Jonny's Kick 9-1 (10-13) Raced keenly in mid-division, lost place 5th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Spring Gamble (10-13) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (D) sft in Oct, 9 ran.
Nadover (FR) 9-4jt-fav (11-5) Held up until headway 4th, led 4 out, headed 2 out, chased winner but no impression and lost 2nd near finish, 4th of 6, 6l behind Atlantic City (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov hdl (E) gd in Mar.
Von Origny (FR) 4-11fav (10-8) Held up in touch, headway 5th, ridden to lead approachinhg 3 out, clear 2 out, eased flat, won at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (E) sft in Apr beating Two Of Clubs (10-8) by 5l, 8 ran.
Classic Capers 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 3rd of 9, 26l behind Spirit of New York (11-0) at Stratford 2m 4f beg chs (D) sft in Oct.
Jacks Craic (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, close up 2 out, ridden before last, weakened run-in, 4th of 16, 7l behind Briareus (11-2) at Kempton 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Mar.
Winsley 7-4fav (11-6) In touch, slipped bend approaching 6th, headway 7th, led approaching 9th, clear after next, comfortably, won at Towcester 2m beg chs (D) gf in Oct beating Rookery Lad (11-6) by 9l, 8 ran.
