prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, soon led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, left in lead flat, headed and no extra towards finish
chased leaders, blundered 3rd, ridden 3 out, soon outpaced
towards rear, headway 5ths, ridden 3 out, hampered last, kept on flat to lead towards finish
mid-division, ridden approaching 5th, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden and led approaching 3 out, four lengths clear when fell last
mid-division, blundered 1st, outpaced next, ridden 3 out, kept on
always behind
chased leader, ridden 3 out, gradually weakened
tracked leader, ridden and blundered badly 3 out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on flat
prominent, effort after 4th, ridden and weakened from 3 out
A race full of ifs and buts and Comfortable Call is only selected above Shaffishays and Hardi De Chalamont on the grounds of anticipated improvement. The Nashwan gelding took well to hurdles at a modest level last term, but has improved of late and comes into the race with his confidence high after landing a seller at market Rasen last month. He should improve over further in time but has enough scope to get the better of his elder rivals this evening. It is interesting that Songino has been persevered with and money for him after a long lay-off could be significant.