raced keenly, tracked leaders, went 2nd 7th, every chance last, soon ridden, one pace flat
behind, pushed along 4th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before last
led, headed flat, ridden and no extra towards finish
held up in rear, headway 5th, joined leaders 2 out, ridden to lead flat, stayed on
chased leader until lost place 5th, behind from 2 out
in touch, chased leader 5th, disputing lead when blundered badly and lost place 7th, no danger after
Not the strongest of novice chases and it could pay to side with Polyphon, with Dabus and Your Advantage set to chase him home. Peter Monteith's gelding came good at Musselburgh the time before last when beating Jericho by a comfortable seven lengths. He wasn't disgraced next time when third to fifth to the smart Oneway and against much weaker opponents today he hold very strong claims. Dabus, a decent enough hurdler, hasn't shown too much in a couple of outings over the larger obstacles but should have benefited from the experience and may improve. Your Advantage shaped quite well on his only outing over fences at Bangor and should be involved in the fight for place money. Smurfit could prove best of the other three runners, but it looks a pretty simple task for Polyphon who is a confident selection
