held up, pushed along after 6, soon lost touch, tailed off when blundered 2 out
in touch, hampered 5th, ridden after 4 out, weakened approaching last
chased leader, led 6th to 8, weakened next
held up, headway after 6, went 2nd 4 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden out
behind, headway 3rd, 3rd when fell 5th
led for 6, led again 8, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and headed, kept on same pace
Manoram was successful in a decent novice event last time and is selected to follow up at the expense of Gabla and Pink Harbour. Manoram's victory at Cheltenham may was aided by the fall of the odds on favourite My Will at the first, nevertheless he did win in some style from the well regarded Ardashir and he doesn't look badly treated on his handicap return. Gabla finished just a head behind the selection in a novice event at Uttoxeter in early October and he is a pound better off today, so should make a race of it again. Pink Harbour is in top form at present and has to be given a chance following an emphatic victory in a seller last time. Young Tot is returning to form and is another to note, but Manoram is at the top of his game and gets the verdict.
