disputed lead, led after 6th, hit next, mistake and headed narrowly 4 out, every chance last, ridden and no extra in 3rd flat
made most to after 6th, pressed leader, led again narrowly 4 out, ridden after last, held on under pressure flat
in rear, struggling 6th, soon lost touch, tailed off
tracked leaders, blundered and unseated rider 6th
held up in touch, left 4th at 6th, outpaced 4 out, no chance with front trio after
tracked leaders, switched outside and headway between last 2, challenged last, soon ridden, kept on and every chance flat, just held
Only Cape Caster, pulled up on his chasing bow, and THE YANK have so far not won over course and distance among these. But David Bridgwater's charge gets the nod given he has useful form when the fences don’t get in the way – he's due another victory. Southwell third No No Cardinal will have to carry more than his allotted weight while Edlomond looked held when the selection fell in front at Fontwell two runs ago. Boss In Boots also has plenty to find on these terms.
Cape Caster (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Jumped left, held up, blundered and lost touch 6th, pulled up after 8th, at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
The Yank 20-1 (11-12) Prominent, went 3rd from 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 13 1/2l behind Little Pop (11-9) at Hereford 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Boss In Boots (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Always behind, 7th of 11, dist behind Little Pop (11-9) at Hereford 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Edlomond (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ran out 4th, at Hereford 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Triggywinkle (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened 6 out, pulled up 4 out, at Newton Abbot 2m hcp (4) gs in Jun.
No No Cardinal (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Held up and behind, steady headway approaching 8th, chased leading pair approaching 3 out where every chance, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd and held when not fluent last, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Unify (11-8) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) gd in Sep.
