mistake, led, blundered 6th, headed 10th, prominent, blundered and rider lost rein briefly 4 out, chased winner from 3 out, weakening into 3rd when blundered last
raced on inside, tracked leaders, led 3 out, in command between last 2, pushed clear run-in, readily
in touch, headway to chase leading trio approaching 3 out, went 2nd last, no chance with winner
behind, blundered 6th, hit 8th, 4th and held when blundered and unseated rider last
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 7th to 10th, soon struggling, well behind 4 out
tracked leader to 7th, led 10th, not fluent next, headed 3 out, weakened quickly
held up in rear until broke leg on bend to second and pulled up
The vote here goes to Cyborsun ahead of Roznic and Acertack. Biliverdin would hold good claims based on his 2004 form, but two runs since an absence will need to be improved upon. Roznic has looked very game in winning his last two races, particularly at Warwick last time, but a further eight-pounds rise for that success will make things trickier. Indian Gunner has not been seen for a couple of years, while Myson is often placed although his best form has come on going less testing than today's. Walcott Lad was beaten from his revised mark after winning at Fontwell but, if you forgive him that Fakenham run, he might go well, while Acertack was only narrowly beaten off today's mark at Plumpton four runs ago and a repeat of that type of effort means his is no forlorn chance. Finally, even though he has been raised seven pounds for his Sedgefield win, you can build the case for Cyborsun running well based on his Irish form. So much so, in fact, that he is the selection.
Biliverdin (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Led, mistake 10th, headed and ridden 11th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by East Lawyer (10-11) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Jan, 11 ran.
Roznic (FR) 7-2 (10-9) Held up, headway after 5th, ridden last, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Warwick 2m nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Jan beating Glengarra (11-3) by 1l, 7 ran.
Indian Gunner 10-1 (10-3) In touch, took close order 8th, ridden and hit 3 out, weakened next, 14th of 29, 47l behind Clan Royal (10-2) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (B) gd in Apr '03.
Myson (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-3) In touch, tracked leaders 7th, ridden approaching 4 out, one pace from 3 out, 4th of 9, 17l behind Alcatras (9-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd in Dec.
Walcot Lad (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, hit 5th and soon lost place, struggling when pulled up in race won by Windsor Boy (11-8) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Jan, 8 ran.
Acertack (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Chased leader to 7th, weakened 4 out, 4th of 6, 32l behind He's The Gaffer (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
Cyborsun (FR) 10-1 (11-5) Held up, headway 4 out, led approaching last, kept on well, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Jan beating Jballingall (11-7) by 12l, 14 ran.
