held up in behind, struggling 7th, lost touch next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leader, led 8th, headed before next, driven and outpaced before 3 out, soon ridden, rallied to lead again last, kept on under pressure flat
tracked leaders, challenged 8th, led before next, headed last, ridden and kept on same pace flat, no impression
held up in 4th, pushed along 7th, ridden and outpaced when hit 4 out, stayed on to go moderate 3rd 2 out, no chance with leading pair
behind, ridden and lost touch after 6th, pulled up before next
led to 8th, soon lost place, outpaced by leading pair 4 out, lost moderate 3rd and weakened 2 out
Helen Wood and Prince Tam are worth considering with their yard's in form but preference is for ANNIBALE CARO who appears to be the pick of Jim Goldie's pair. The trainer of the selection is also responsible for Regent's Secret whose sole success over fences came over course and distance from the useful Pigeon Island; that rather flattered him but the return to racing on better ground will suit. Annibale Caro hasn't run over fences since 2007 so has a little to prove in that respect but he's a capable individual with relatively few miles on the clock and comes into the race on the back of a good run over hurdles. Helen Wood ran on well to win a selling hurdle at Newton Abbot and she has won over fences back in 2007 when there was a little cut in the ground and is fairly treated on her return to the larger obstacles whilst Prince Tam is still a maiden but hails from a yard in form. Coach Lane is running well at present whilst All For The Cause may be able to reach the frame again but preference is for Annibale Caro.
All For The Cause (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, chased leaders approaching 8th, chased winner last, soon ridden and one pace, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Seeyaaj (11-1) at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
The Rocking Dock (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out, 10th of 16, 26l behind Adajal (10-1) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gd.
Helen Wood 5-2fav (10-5) Chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, soon clear, pressed by 2nd when hit last, held on towards finish, won at Newton Abbot 2m 3f sell hdl (5) gd beating Cantabilly (10-5) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Coach Lane 5-1 (11-11) In rear, mistake 1st, ridden after 6th, 5th and in touch approaching 4 out, stayed on well flat to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 6l behind My Condor (9-10) at Worcester 2m hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd.
Annibale Caro 11-2 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, challenged last, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra last 100 yards, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Maska Pony (10-11) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Prince Tam 5-1 (10-7) Held up behind, headway to track leaders approaching 4 out, ridden and outpaced after next, stayed on from last, no impression, 4th of 8, 6l behind St Killian's Run (11-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Regent's Secret (USA) 33-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, chased winner and hit last, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Beidh Tine Anseo (10-10) at Perth 2m cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gf.
