in rear, headway after 4th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
behind, lost touch 4th, pulled up soon afterwards
close up, led after 4th, clear before last, pushed out easily
held up behind, headway before 3 out, left remote 3rd 2 out, tailed off
pulled hard, hit 1st and 2nd, led till 4th, soon lost touch, pulled up before 3 out
pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden and weakened after 3 out, left in remote 4th 2 out, tailed off
held up, chased leader after 4th, effort before 2 out, soon hard ridden, no chance of winner
held up in mid-division, ridden after 3 out, 3rd and beaten when fell 2 out
held up mid-division, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, no chance when pulled up before 2 out,
The experience of Forzacurity may prove decisive against some promising recruits to timber such as Big Moment, Highland Reel and Garde Champetre. Forzacurity has already shown his worth, having posted a very easy win in selling company at Newton Abbot on his return to hurdling. He came off second best in a barging match with Saafend Rocket at Plumpton 10 days ago, in what was a slightly better affair and faces potentially better rivals now. However, he does have the advantage fitness-wise, and his experience will stand him in good stead. Big Moment took on much better company than the selection on the Flat and is one to follow if taking to timber. A stayer on the level, he will do better over further over the next few weeks. Highland Reel was a miler on the Flat who did not win too often, but might take to the game, while Garde Champetre is owned by the Million In Mind Partnership and will be found opportunities by Paul Nicholls. The reappearing Kercabellec adds to an interesting affair, that can go to the fitter Forzacurity.