in touch, headway 4 out, ridden next, led 2 out, led 6 lengths clear last, kept on
led, blundered and headed 2 out, 2 lengths down and driven when fell last
tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, 6 lengths 3rd and held, when left 2nd last, hung left and kept on flat
in touch, outpaced 8th, no danger after
pulled hard, in rear, hit 2nd, struggling 7th, soon tailed off
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders until weakened 6th, soon behind
behind, outpaced 4 out, left poor 3rd last, never on terms
This looks a match between Green Tango and Coat of Honour and the confident vote is given to Green Tango. The selection was a fair fifth behind Foreman at Aintree last time out. This looks easier and with this much faster ground in his favour he need only put in a clear round to score. Coat Of Honour rates the main danger because although he was outclassed at Cheltenham last time out this looks easier and with his stable back amongst the winners he will not be far away but he has a little to find with the selection on official bhb figures and for that reason he is opposed. Potavadie has place claims on his best form but he needs to improve to trouble the principals. Of the remainder Persian Point is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he has plenty to find with the selection Green Tango who gets the confident vote.
Green Tango 11-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders and keen, led 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened after next, 5th of 7, 21l behind Foreman (11-4) at Aintree 2m nov chs Grd 1 (1) gs.
Portavadie 50-1 (10-7) Prominent, hit 7th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Greenhope (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd in Mar, 23 ran.
Coat of Honour (USA) 33-1 (11-7) Jumped right 1st, always towards rear, 11th of 14, 48l behind Voy Por Ustedes (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m nov chs Grd 1 (1) gd in Mar.
Persian Point 10-1 (10-0) Always prominent, led 11th, blundered 3 out, soon headed, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 10l behind King Barry (11-5) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (3) gs.
Delaware Trail 100-1 (11-2) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Pass Me By (11-2) at Carlisle 3m nov chs (3) sft, 9 ran.
Firion King (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Led to 4th, weakened after 8th, 7th of 13, 38l behind Lucky Duck (10-13) at Carlisle 2m beg chs (4) sft.
Magic Box 25-1 (10-7) Towards rear, lost touch 9th, soon tailed off pulled up 4 out in race won by Clouding Over (10-6) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov chs (E) gf in Dec, 6 ran.
Mr Attitude 100-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, effort 5th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by More Likely (10-4) at Ayr 2m nh mdn hdl (5) sft in Mar, 17 ran.
The Biker (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) In touch until weakened from 3 out, 9th of 13, 18l behind Silvertown (11-6) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf in Dec '04.
