not fluent, tracked leaders, chased winner 8th, mistake 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, edged left approaching last, stayed on flat
chased leader to 8th, driven from 3 out, weakened approaching last
made all, ridden approaching 4 out, jumped slowly last, hung left flat, driven out
held up in 4th, mistake 8th, not fluent 4 out, jumped slowly 3 out, chased winner after 2 out, soon ridden, edged left approaching last, half length down flat, no extra towards finish
A very poor turnout for this handicap chase and Jam Packed should be able to overcome the challenge of his three rivals here as he bids to put back-to-back victories together. Returning after a near four month absence last time, Jam Packed put up a solid performance and with that outing under his belt, he should take all the beating. Leading Article has yet to score in the UK but should be capable of picking up a small race, however it would be surprising if today were the day. He has not proved the easiest of rides in the past either while Najca De Thaix proved a real disappointment at Newton Abbot on Tuesday evening although he would relish conditions if he were to line up. Jam Packed is the selection to land it.
Jam Packed (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden to lead flat, driven out, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jul beating Bathwick Breeze (11-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Sternenzelt (GER) 50-1 (10-4) Soon well in rear, reminders 5th, tailed off when pulled up at the 8th in race won by Lord Ryeford (11-2) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May, 11 ran.
Najca De Thaix (FR) 5-2fav (10-6) Held up, ridden along from 6th, went 4th approaching last, never a danger, 4th of 6, 29l behind Genghis (11-5) at N Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft.
Leading Article (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Held up in last, headway approaching 4 out, led 2 out, headed just before last, soon outpaced, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Mr Parson (10-0) at Stratford 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy.
