led, reminders and quickened 13th, headed 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace from last
chased leaders, mistake 12th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up after 14th
towards rear, headway 13th, chased leaders 3 out, every chance next, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure flat
in rear, mistakes 11th and 12th, lost touch 15th, soon tailed off
mid-division, chased leaders after 15th, weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up before next
mid-division, mistake 5th, blundered 7th, soon behind, lost touch 13th, pulled up before next
mid-division, outpaced 15th, kept on one pace from 3 out, never on terms
tracked leaders, 4th and in touch when fell 15th
raced keenly in rear, close up 7th, every chance when hit 2 out, soon one pace
with leader, led 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on well flat
Briar's Mist is the pick in a very interesting maiden chase, with Miss Royello and Supreme Leisure expected to to go close. Chris Grant's seven-year-old showed improved form at Hexham last time, staying on in the closing stages to finish five lengths behind Huka Lodge. The extra couple of furlongs here today should be ideal and he is a confident choice. Miss Royello has shown plenty of ability in points and hunter chases, and is another that will relish this marathon trip. Supreme Leisure is the dark horse in the race having won a bumper in Ireland last season and is now in the capable hands of Howard Johnson. If there is any money for this son of Supreme Leader take note. Recent Edition has the assistance of Tony Dobbin and could prove best of the others. However Briar's Mist appears to have the strongest form claims and gets the verdict.
