chased leaders, chased winner from 3 out, in 3rd when hit and jumped right last, one pace
held up in rear, headway to chase leaders 9th, reminders after 4 out, went 2nd last, stayed on, not reached winner
held up, led 10th, stayed on from 3 out
led, headed after 7th, weakened from 4 out
chased leaders, blundered 7th, soon led, headed 10th, ridden and in 3rd when blundered 3 out, weakened next
in rear, blundered 4th, soon lost place, pulled up before next
Telemoss is the class act here and is expected to dispose with the challenges of Kjetil and Danaeve, who look the pick of the opposition. That said, Chaos Theory had a habit of popping up with a bold show every now and then when trained by Mary Reveley and he is the most likely of the outsiders to cause a shock. Danaeve has some useful form to his name from his time in Ireland and it will be interesting to see how he fares. He is one to bear in mind for next time. Kjetil has a bit to prove after being pulled up in a point-to-point last month. However, he has sound claims of making the frame on the best of his previous form and he should be capable of leading the chasing pack here. Nevertheless, Telemoss showed he still retains the will to win by scooting home in a similar contest at Bangor last week and, as this is much the same level of competition, he is confidently expected to follow up today
Kjetil (USA) 16-1 (12-0) pulled up in race won by Irilut (12-0) at 3m ptp gd in Jan, 14 ran.
Telemoss (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (12-4) In touch, led approaching last, ran on, won at Bangor 2m 4f hts chs (6) gs beating Gielgud (12-0) by 6l, 11 ran.
Bedtime Boys 3-1 (12-5) 4th of 12, 16l behind Saint Reverien (12-5) at Thorpe Lodge 3m ptp gd in Jan.
Chaos Theory 10-1 (12-5) 7th of 12, 31l behind Barryscourt Lad (12-5) at Witton Castle 3m ptp gd.
Danaeve (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, 12th of 18, 38l behind Euro Leader (12-0) at Listowel 3m hcp chs Grd 1 gd in Sept.
Old Bean (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway into mid-division 5th, weakened after 9th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Withthelads (10-4) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gd in Apr '04, 16 ran.