led, jumped right into birch upright 2nd, headed 11th, ridden after 14th, 3rd when hit 4 out, soon weakened, no chance when blundered 3 out
tracked leaders, reminders after 4th and 12th, chased winner 4 out, beaten when jumped right and mistake last
tracked leaders, hit 7th, ridden after 11th, weakened next, pulled up after 14th
tracked leader, led 11th, ridden approaching 3 out, clear last, eased close home
Latanier is a decent type and can see off his rivals Barcadero and Diablo in this small field. Barcadero's Irish form is hard to weigh up, but he has run some solid races in defeat recently, though he was well behind when falling last time. He was well beaten on his previous venture to these shores, though that was over hurdles, and he is opposed. Diablo has been in consistent form this season, but his latest start at Aintree resulted in a moderate display, and he has not won for eighteen months. Latanier has won three of his last five starts and is clearly in good form, despite a recent defeat in a good race. His best efforts have come over shorter trips, but he has a turn of foot, which can prove useful as the ground dries out. Latenier can resume winning ways.
Latanier (FR) 15-8 (11-8) Led until 7th, tracked leader, under pressure 13th, weakened before 4 out, last of 3, well behind Wychwoods Legend (10-11) at Market Rasen 3m 1f nov chs (3) gd.
Barcardero (USA) 7-1 (11-2) In touch early, dropped towards rear halfway, behind when fell 3 out, in a race won by Sang Bleu (9-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-123 hvy, 13 ran.
El Bandindos (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Raced in last, not fluent and on and off bridle, hit 5th, mistake 9th, behind 11th, pulled up before 12th, in a race won by Catch The Perk (11-0) at Ayr 3m 1f clm chs (4) gd, 5 ran.
Diablo (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Towards rear, blundered 3rd (chair), hampered 12th, soon struggling, 15th of 27, well behind Always Waining (10-0) at Aintree 2m 5f list hcp ch (1) gs.
