mostly tracked leading trio, challenged going well 10th, went 2nd 4 out, up sides and going well when left well clear 2 out
always last, ridden along after 8th, well beaten 10th, tailed off
chased leader until 4 out, soon ridden inside and no chance after
led, went right 9th, joined and going okay when blundered and fell 2 out
chased leading pair, ridden before 4 out, left poor 2nd 2 out
PANJO BERE rates the most likely winner with Creinch and New Team likely to present most problems. Gary Moore's inmate made a pleasing introduction at Fontwell over chase fences, confirming some of the promise he had exhibited over hurdles in the past. The ground should not be a problem for the ex-French horse. Creinch has been busy of late. The professional bridesmaid did finally get his head infront at Sandown before returning to type at Kempton. New Team wins in his turn. His yard are in decent nick at present. Soixante has gone well fresh in the past so don't be surprised to see Henrietta Knight's gelding giving a good account this afternoon. Wheres Johnny dotted up in two hurdles at the track in the past. Axinit is hard to fancy. Panjo Bere is fancied to follow up his recent victory.
Panjo Bere (FR) 5-6fav (11-0) Hampered 1st, held up, headway 7th, joined leaders 3 out, led approaching last, ran on well, comfortably, won at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (4) gd in Jun beating Wise Owl (11-0) by 6l, 8 ran.
Axinit (GER) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden next, weakening when mistake 7th, tailed off, 18th of 22, well behind Andytown (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft.
New Team (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out, 8th of 14, 33l behind Rathcor (10-9) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
Soixante (IRE) 9-4jt-fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, close up when mistake 8th, chased winner from 2 out, never on terms, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Quickbeam (11-7) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Wheres Johnny 18-1 (11-8) Hit 6th, always towards rear, 17th of 20, well behind Oberon Moon (11-5) at Cheltenham 3m nov hcp hdl (3) gs in Apr.
Creinch 4-1 (11-12) Held up, steady headway 6th, hard ridden to chase winner 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Royal Kicks (10-8) at Kempton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs.