held up towards rear, fell 10th
held up in touch, mistake 10th, ridden and effort after 4 out, soon one pace
tracked leader, reminders 11th, led next, headed approaching 2 out, driven to challenge last, led flat, stayed on
led, headed 12th, ridden and weakened after 4 out
Sorrento King is a useful hurdler but has failed to make the same impact over the larger obstacles and looks opposable while Victor Laszlo has had plenty of chances over birch and is exposed so the vote goes to Strawman. The five-year-old kept on well to land a similar heat at Fontwell last time and the step up in trip should be in his favour so he looks the one to beat in a modest event.