tracked leaders, headway to chase leader 12th, pushed along 14th, weakened
led until 7th, led again 11th, headed 16th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 4 out
in rear, headway and reminders 4th, led 7th, headed 11th, soon weakened
tracked leaders, took 2nd 5 out, stayed on under pressure approaching last, no extra
rear until headway 12th, led 16th, not fluent last, withstood strong challenge, held on well
held up, pushed along approaching 12th, jumped badly right from 15th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Ozzie Jones Won well last time at Stratford beating Influence Pedler by 8l; good horse but has to defy top weight (even with 7lb claimer) and his form is a bit inconsistent.
Zacopani (IRE) Pulled up at Cartmel last time out; recent C&D winner over hurdles; his jumping has been a problem, but if he gets his act together then he would have a good chance.
Sirrah Aris (IRE) Ground should suit; competing off a good weight and on his best form is in with a chance; last run was disappointing, with jumping errors.
Influence Pedler Has respectable form, but with his last win back in 1999 would at best have place chances.
Call The Shots (IRE) Out of the handicap; was a C&D winner back in 1999; now aged 12 and may be past his best.
Minibelle Going well when unseated rider last time; 10lb out of the handicap and company may be too hot here.