in touch, chased winner 7th approaching 2 out, no impression approaching last
jumped right, made all, 6 lengths clear last, comfortably
chased winner to 7th, soon ridden, weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
always behind, never dangerous
tracked leaders, not fluent 4 out, soon outpaced, no impression from next
reared start, raced keenly in rear, lost touch 4 out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Wee Forbees recieves 7lb from his main rival Le Roi Rouge and that is enough to sway us in favour of Howard Johnsons' contender. Last seen contesting a hot novice chase at Huntingdon, Wee Forbees was unable to dictate in his usual style which contributed to his jumping errors. He appeared a horse of some potential last season and he should prove too good for these rivals provided his jumping holds up. Le Roi Rouge disappointed at Hexham last time when reverted to novice company when he never travelled but won impressively on his penultimate outing over the course on ground much different to what he will encounter today. He was a smart performer in France but the quicker ground conditions would be a worry. Of the remainder Rossin Gold's best form on the flat was when there was plenty of cut so that would be a worry although he was not disgraced last time on only his second outing over the larger obstacles after falling on his chasing debut. Wee Forbees is a confident selection to come home in front.
Le Roi Rouge (FR) 9-4fav (11-8) Chased leaders, effort 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching last, 4th of 8, 11l behind Nelson du Ronceray (10-2) at Hexham 2m nov chs (3) sft in Mar.
Wee Forbees (IRE) 9-4 (11-4) Chased leader, chased winner 5th, ridden and soon weakened, 3rd of 5, 23l behind Modicum (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m nov chs (3) gd in Feb.
Curran (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, lost place 4 out, 7th of 10, 38l behind Stagecoach Amber (11-0) at Catterick 2m mdn chs (4) gf in Mar.
Naval Attache 100-1 (10-8) Held up, headway 4th, lost place 3 out, soon behind, 9th of 11, 45l behind Blackpool Billy (11-7) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Rossin Gold (IRE) 13-2 (10-4) With leader, every chance 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Hush Tiger (11-0) at Hexham 2m beg chs (4) hvy in Mar.
The Real Alydaly (IRE) 125-1 (10-9) Pulled hard, soon tracked leader, led after 3rd, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 16, 29l behind Cool Operator (11-2) at Catterick 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Boscall Hill (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, lost place, tailed off 8th, 6th of 8, 46l behind The Walnut Tree (10-4) at Plumpton 2m 1f sll hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Mar.
Pennybid (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Mistake 1st, held up in rear, outpaced 7th, never dangerous, 11th of 12, well behind Leac An Scail (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Nov.
