mistake, stumbled and unseated rider 1st
towards rear, headway 13th, went 3rd approaching 4 out, soon ridden, no impression
in touch, close up from halfway, led approaching 2 out, stayed on strongly
led until fell 5th
towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, close up halfway, weakened approaching 4 out
tracked leader, left in lead 5th, headed approaching 2 out, one pace under pressure
This handicap chase is quite a competitive contest and the three for the shortlist are Lutin du Moulin, Moon Mist and Celtic Flow with the vote given to the first mentioned. The selection was disappointing over hurdles last time but returns to the bigger obstacles here and with this step-up in trip very much in his favour he should take plenty of beating. Moon Mist finished second last time over hurdles when collared close home by Caesar's Palace. She is back over fences today and will be suited by today's trip and ground so could go well. Celtic Flow would have claims on the pick of her form but she is better on a faster surface so is passed over for that reason. Farington Lodge is from a top yard and is another with place claims, but for the winner we will stick with Lutin du Moulin.
Lutin du Moulin (FR) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, weakened from 3 out, 6th of 10, well behind Joe Brown (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft.
Mr Prickle (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, outpaced 12th, kept on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 10, 23l behind New Alco (10-2) at Sedgefield 2m 5f beg chs (E) sft in Dec.
Farington Lodge (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway to track leaders 5th, close 3rd when unseated rider at the 10th in race won by Bang And Blame (10-4) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (F) sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Moon Mist 6-1 (10-9) Led to 6th, led again 9th, hard ridden approaching 2 out, no extra when headed towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Caesar's Palace (11-9) at Ayr 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Recent Edition (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Prominent until pushed along and lost place after 11th, no danger after, 4th of 12, 41l behind Bang And Blame (10-9) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
Wild About Harry 16-1 (10-7) Held up, headway 6th, weakened 3 out, left poor 3rd next, 3rd of 14, 32l behind Cyborsun (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft.
Celtic Flow 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, outpaced 14th, rallied 4 out, soon ridden but no impression, 4th of 13, 30l behind Bang And Blame (10-4) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (F) sft in Dec.
