prominent, led 7th to 9th, led again 4 out, soon clear, ridden approaching 2 out, went to go wrong side of omitted last fence when headed and soon switched right, kept on one pace
held up and keen, headway when jumped slowly 7th, pushed along after 9th, soon lost place, kept on from last
led, fell 6th
behind, stayed on well from last, never nearer
in touch, ridden to chase leader approaching 2 out to last, one pace flat
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
tracked leader, left in lead 6th, headed next, led again 9th to 10th, soon outpaced, rallied after 2 out, led flat, driven out
Manoram gets the confident vote with Northern Flash and Apadi rating the main dangers. The selection has been in good form of late and a reproduction of his latest second behind In Discussion would make him hard to beat under conditions that suit. Northern Flash rates the main danger on his latest second behind Very Tasty but that was in a hurdle race and his form over fences leaves a little to be deserted and for that reason he is opposed. Apadi is another that could go well as he has conditions in his favour but he is a hard puller who generally fails to see out the trip so he can not be backed with any confidence. Of the remainder Divulge has dropped to a handy mark and is from a yard in form so is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Manoram.