tracked leader, hit 6th and 8th, weakened from next, pulled up before 12th
hit 3rd, headway 9th, led 6 out, headed after 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up
ridden to lead after 4 out, joined next, headed approaching 2 out, exhausted when refused last
in touch, driven 7th, behind when pulled up before 11th
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
in touch, led 5th, weakening when headed after 4 out, pulled up before last
always behind, struggling from 6th, pulled up after 12th
led, headed 5th, weakened and pulled up before 5 out
always behind, pulled up before 4th
in touch, hit 2nd, fell 11th
held up, hit 8th, headway 4 out, challenged next, led approaching 2 out, twelve lengths clear when left alone last
The Grey Dyer holds a lofty reputation but his tendency to make jumping errors makes him a difficult favourite to have full confidence in. Scotton Green should be able to stay the trip but his recent completion record is poor and he has not won for two years. Red Rampage visited the winners' enclosure at Newcastle after taking full advantage of a soft lead. It is doubtful that the same will occur here. Chadswell has form on the surface and is stepped up in class. Reverse Charge and Thrill a Minute similarly step up in grade. Courage Under Fire cleaned up off lower marks earlier in the season but his trainer is out of form at present and he is not well treated by the handicapper. We will take our chances with Fandango De Chassy. Rated just 97, he is hardly from the most fashionable of yards but he handles the conditions well and he represents far better value at his predicted odds.