hampered 1st, tracked leaders, led 11th to 14th, led again approaching 4 out, slight lead when mistake and unseated rider 3 out
prominent, led 6th to 11th, led again 14th, ridden and headed approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out
led to 6th, behind from 12th
held up, headway 12th, ridden to go 2nd approaching 2 out, no chance with winner
prominent early, behind when fell 8th
held up, joined leaders 12th, left in lead 3 out, ridden out
behind, badly hampered and brought down 1st
held up, headway 5th, not fluent next, weakened 12th, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
With little form under rules to go by, reliance is placed on point-to-point outings with Splash and Dash getting the vote having been in good form this season at Cottenham as well as winning a competitive maiden in Ireland last season. The ground should suit and he has an experienced pilot aboard. Grizzly Golfwear showed some ability under rules in novice chases and has improved in point-to-points this season. If handling the ground he should go well. Boogy Woogy is a consistent if not flashy performer under rules and his racecourse experience should serve him well. Fourth last time out at Kelso under similar conditions he should put up a good account of himself.