tracked leader, led 2nd, headed 3rd, not fluent 4th, went 3rd from 6th, pushed along next, outpaced 9th, chased winner before last, no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd, joined leader 5th, led before 6th, headed 11th, ridden before 3 out, lost 2nd before last, lost 3rd place near finish
tracked leaders in 4th and in rear, pushed along before 8th, soon outpaced, kept on to snatch 3rd place near finish
led to 2nd, led again 3rd, headed before 6th, led 11th, mistake 5 out, clear before 3 out, eased towards finish
Yesyoucan was easily the best of these over hurdles but will have to jump a lot better than he did at Aintree on his chasing bow if he's to make his mark over the larger obstacles. BIT OF A JIG is a viable alternative as he is unlikely to fail through lack of fitness and should be suited by the switch to fences having already been placed twice between the flags. Indigo Rock, another with point-to-point experience, is worth watching for future reference but War On doesn't appear to be progressing.
Bit Of A Jig (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Mostly tracked winner until not fluent 9th, soon ridden, no chance with winner when pressing for places from 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 21l behind Neltara (10-12) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Indigo Rock (IRE) 7-4fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, effort after 2 out, soon one pace, faded flat, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Billfromthebar (11-5) at Hexham 3m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
War On (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) In touch on outer, ridden and lost place before 4 out, 4th of 6, 29l behind Green Wizard (11-5) at Wetherby 3m 1f nov chs (4) gs in May.
Yesyoucan (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, not fluent 7th or 11th, mistake 3 out, beaten next, last of 4, 19l behind Shutthefrontdoor (11-3) at Aintree 2m 4f nov chs (3) gd in Oct.
