tracked leaders, hit 7th, reminders 8th, ridden 12th, weakened 13th, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, mistake 7th, ridden 9th, lost place 11th, well behind when pulled up 4 out
held up rear, went prominent 5th, stayed on from 14th, 4th and one pace when unseated rider 2 out
in touch, went prominent 5th, ridden 3 out, led approaching last, ridden out
mid-division, lost place 11th, beaten when mistake 3 out
held up towards rear and mistakes, steady headway 11th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, stayed on approaching last, not reach leaders
tracked leaders, ridden 12th, weakened 2 out
always in rear
led, ridden 3 out, headed and no extra approaching last
A useful chase for this time of year, with the top weight Ikrenel Royal rated 131. Nicky Henderson's charge, a dual winner in France, made a bright start to his chasing career in this country when handing out a healthy beating to the useful Crocadee. However, he has struggled since and it remains to be seen whether this trip is what he needs. Tom's Prize is tough and genuine, stays well, and will again be partnered by the champion, who is unbeaten on him. He gets the vote in an open contest. Phillip Hobbs is represented by Simber Hill, three times a winner over fences. However, he is a horse who needs everything to go right for him and there is a suspicion he may find this too competitive.
