held up in touch, pushed along 7th, outpaced approaching 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon outpaced
close up, led approaching 6th, clear approaching 2 out comfortably
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, effort 2 out, went 2nd towards finish, no chance
tracked leaders, weakened quickly and pulled up before 6th
made most, headed approaching 6th, struggling when fell next
held up in rear, headway to chase leaders 3rd, weakened 7th
in touch, headway to chase leader 7th, every chance 3 out, weakened after next
Super Lucky, Northern Echo and Now Then Sid are three against the field in a wide-open finale and the tentative vote goes to Northern Echo. The selection won well last time out when defeating Ho Pang Yau and this slightly longer trip looks ideal and with his stamina proven he could out-stay his rivals. Super Lucky also won well last time out when beating Batoutoftheblue but this looks much more competitive and he will find this harder under his penalty. Now Then Sid was very disappointing when switched to fences last time but the return to hurdles could rekindle his enthusiasm and he may go well at a price. Son Of Snurge is the other that catches the eye but although he has plenty of ability he lacks consistency so can't be supported with any confidence. The rest will have to trouble the principles and for the winner we return to Northern Echo.