led until 11th, chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, one pace
prominent, led 11th, shaken up after 2 out, kept on well
chased leaders, hit 5th, lost touch from 10th, pulled up before 4 out
tailed off from 9th
held up in touch, headway 10th, led briefly 4 out, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, soon beaten
Old Marsh could be the one to be on here, with Isard III and Correct And Right rated his biggest dangers. The selection could be very interesting here as Venetia Williams' gelding has been highly-tried over fences to date, including when sixth in the Grand Annual Chase at last year's Cheltenham Festival. However, he remains a novice so gets a handy weight concession from his main rivals and looks set to run a big race. The booking of Tony McCoy is also a positive sign. Do not write-off Full House just yet as his saddle slipped last time and he had looked ok when winning at Stratford in June. However, overall, his jumping leaves something to be desired. Isard III can also miss out the odd fence, a fault he'll need to rectify if he is to build on his very promising course and distance win over fences on July 12. Correct And Right is also a course winner and followed that up with a very good second to Xellance in the race where Isard III fell. She should be afforded plenty of respect and the winner should come from one those already mentioned as Jandal looks held by Correct And Right on July 18 course form and Mr Fluffy, despite being a hurdling winner from a mark of 111, is making his chasing debut. Once again, then, for the winner we turn to Old Marsh.
