mid-division, headway 5th, ridden and kept on same pace from 2 out
chased leaders, in 4th when blundered and unseated rider 4th
led to 1st, chased leader, led again after 5th, clear from 2 out, ran on strongly
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3 out, weakened next
led to 1st, chased leaders until weakened approaching 6th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
held up, some headway when hit 7th, no impression
chased leaders, hampered 4th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, kept on, no impression
always behind, hampered 4th, never dangerous
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4th, behind from 6th
held up in rear, headway 5th, one pace and no impression from 2 out
chased leaders, badly hampered 4th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
held up, hampered 4th, effort and headway 3 out, weakened next
always behindm, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up in touch, behind from halfway
East Tycoon can prove the answer to an ultra-competitive opener, with the likes of Numitas, Chivite and Ebinzayd holding solid enough claims as well. An excellent start to proceedings, and only a small vote goes the way of East Tycoon, who does not look badly treated for his return to timber. Jonjo O'Neill's charge gained an easy success on his chase debut at Bangor last month, and like most of these, will be going back over fences in due course. First things first though, and this adaptable performer, who goes on any ground and is versatile regarding his best trip, can add to the stable's already impressive strike-rate at the Lincolnshire track. He faces plenty of dangers, not least Numitas who lines up in search of a four-timer after his latest success at Stratford. The drop back in trip might not be in his favour against this opposition though, and he is worth taking on. Stablemate Chivite is in form but has more on his plate here off his current mark, while Ebinzayd is similarly highly-weighted. The consistent Football Crazy, and the likes of Flame Phoenix and Migration all make for a decent spectacle, and we return to East Tycoon as the possible answer.
