tracked leader, led 7th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
led until 7th, chased leader, ridden after 15th, rallied approaching last, stayed on
chased leaders, reminders 13th, ridden approaching 15th, led approaching 2 out, edged right under pressure, flat, stayed on gamely
chased leaders, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, every chance last, switched left flat, no extra close home
Possible Pardon can make his fitness tell over Master Of Illusion, with Mr Dow Jones not to be ruled out. Possible Pardon made up for his Boxing Day lapse at Wincanton by making amends at Chepstow on his next start in January. The testing ground helped, and with conditions on the soft side here, he should go well. Philip Hobbs' charge definitely needed the outing when down the field over the course and distance a fortnight ago, and as he normally goes well fresh, should come on a lot. Master of Illusion stays well and handles any ground. he might just need this but is one to keep in mind, while Commanche Jim comes from a stable that can produce them fit after a break. On this occasion though, the fitter Mr Dow Jones may give the selection most to do. Yet to win under rules, he has won his fair share in hunter chase company, and with Mick Fitzgerald on board, can give a good account with a recent run under his belt. Nativetrial gets weight all round but is another on the comeback trail, so we return to Possible Pardon and Richard Johnson as the answer.
