chased leaders for 6, ridden 12th, led briefly 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, lost place 9th, mistake 10th, weakened after
led to 10th, ridden and outpaced 12th, headway 3 out, rallied approaching 2 out, mistake last, stayed on but not reached winner
held up in touch, ridden and some headway 12th, no impression
held up towards rear, headway 5th, joint leader 6th, led approaching 10th, ridden briefly headed 3 out, driven clear 2 out, stayed on same pace from last
held up last, reminders 5th, ridden 8th, soon weakened
prominent, steadied after 2nd, headway approaching 11th, blundered badly 12th, not recover
mid-division, weakened 7th, soon held off
prominent, ridden 9th, weakened 11th, behind when mistake 12th
A very competitive novice chase here with most of the field in fair form. Per Amour and Dream with Me were good winners last time out but we will take a chance on Ennel Boy. The 10 year old won in good style at Stratford last time out when defeating Brownhallow under similar conditions and a reproduction of that effort would make him hard to beat despite top weight. Dream With Me defeated Teeatral in good style last time out and he should go well but he does not always find as much as is expected off the bridle. Per Amour is another worthy of consideration, he defeated Bonus Bridge on his debut over fences and is sure to improve. Regal Vision won well over course and distance last time out and he is another that could go well in an open affair.
