in touch, slow jump 3rd, hit 6th and reminders, lost place 7th, soon ridden, stayed on from 3 out, took 2nd flat
tracked leaders, ridden to lead after 4 out, ridden out
led, ridden 4 out, headed and weakened soon after
held up mid-division, outpaced 7th, stayed on from 2 out, not trouble winner
in touch, weakened and behind when fell 9th
in rear, headway 7th, ridden 3 out to chase leaders, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last
in rear, unseated rider 7th
tracked leaders, hit 2nd, chased winner from 3 out, fading when mistake last
held up rear, steady headway to go in touch 9th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last
mid-division when fell 8th
Nonrunner
Not many have leading claims here and Honan is the interesting one, with Tosawi, Nazimabad and Sammagefromtenesse best of the rest. Honan made his first start for Martin Pipe a winning one in bumper company here last April and looked set to go on to much better things. However he has had his limitations exposed in 13 subsequent outings, and was beaten in a selling hurdle at Ludlow two weeks ago when folding tamely after trying to make all. The good news is that Tony McCoy sits on him for the first time since his sole victory, and he is sure to have been well schooled for his chase debut. Tosawi has a far better level of form over hurdles and is more experienced at chasing as well. He has had his limitations exposed though and has to give weight away all round after going up four-pounds in the weights last week. The drop back in trip may be against him as well and he is overlooked along with Nazimabad who has been a bit too keen for his own good over fences. Sammagefromtenesse has kept poor company both over hurdles and fences and makes little appeal, and with the champion to help, we reckon that Honan can shine at last.
Tosawi (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to stay in touch 13th, soon one pace, 4th of 12, 12l behind Party Games (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-100 (E) gd.
Honan (IRE) 5-6fav (10-12) Prominent, led approaching 5th, soon clear, ridden after 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Trickstep (10-8) at Ludlow 2m sll hdl (G) gd.
Bold Momento 100-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, led 3rd, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 16, 46l behind Cantgeton (10-11) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (F) gs in Apr.
Nazimabad (IRE) 2-1 (10-11) Held up and keen, headway 6th, ridden and every chance when hit 2 out, blundered last, no extra flat, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Woodenbridge Dream (10-11) at Hereford 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (E) gf in Mar.
Pennys From Heaven 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, mistake 9th, effort when mistake 4 out, soon beaten, 5th of 11, 33l behind Saafend Rocket (11-6) at Ludlow 2m nov chs (D) gd in Apr.
Rattina (GER) 16-1 (10-13) Led 2nd, hit 3rd and 6th, ridden when headed after 8th and soon weakened, 6th of 13, 24l behind Apadi (10-13) at Worcester 2m chs 0-90 (F) gf in Apr.
Riccarton 40-1 (10-7) Behind from 6th, 4th of 5, well behind Young Owen (11-0) at Stratford 2m 1f nov chs (D) gs in Oct.
Sammagefromtenesse (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Held up well in rear, headway after 3 out, kept on flat, not reach leaders, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Reach The Clouds (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 1f sll hcp chs 0-90 (G) gd in Mar.
