tracked winner, ridden to lead approaching last, headed soon after last, ran on
led, headed approaching last, ridden to lead again soon after last, ran on gamely
close up, ridden and outpaced 4 out
tracked leading pair, ridden 3 out, plugged on same pace from next
Nietzsche only beat Tonto's Spirit a short-head at Perth in July. The pair have had contrasting fortunes since as the former unseated his rider at the first at Kelso last month while the latter jumped well and made all at Cartmel a few weeks earlier. River Frost lost his way over hurdles and didn’t look a natural chaser on his first run for a new yard at Southwell. SAINT FREULE won twice over hurdles at Hexham last season. He has also won between the flags so should do well in this sphere and is getting 15lb from the two previous winners taking into account Blair Campbell’s claim.
Nietzsche Evensjfav (12-2) Tracked leaders when jinked right and unseated rider 1st, at Kelso 2m 1f (4) gd in Sep.
Tonto's Spirit 2-1 (11-8) Made all, ridden after last, stayed on gamely, won at Cartmel 2m 1f (4) gs in Aug beating Garo De Juilley (11-2) by 4l, 5 ran.
River Frost 7-2 (11-0) Not that fluent, in rear, reminder after 4th, went left 9th, well behind from 4 out, last of 6, 25l behind Utility (11-6) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Aug.
Saint Freule (FR) 11-4 (11-12) Raced keenly, in touch, went 2nd at 6th, driven and lost place after 2 out, no impression before last, stayed on to take well held 3rd flat, 3rd of 7, 5 1/2l behind Solo Saxophone (11-6) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
