led 3rd, jumped right 14th, quickened next, ridden approaching 17th, five lengths clear approaching 2 out, ridden and just held on
in touch, went prominent 6th, ridden 15th, weakening when mistake 2 out
tracked leaders, reminders 6th and 8th, not fluent 11th, driven 13th, weakened 5 out
led, headed approaching 3rd, mistake, in touch until mistake again 7th, lost place 12th, behind from 14th
tracked leader, mistake and lost place 13th, weakened 4 out
in rear, mistake 9th and 14th, ridden next, stayed on approaching last, ran on strongly flat, just failed
behind from 6th, ridden from 11th, behind when pulled up before 5 out (wore cheek pieces)
Former high class staying hurdler Garruth has yet to show the same level of form over fences but appeared to be gaining in confidence last term and there should be more to come from this likeable type. The Paul Nicholls-trained gelding scored twice in novice company last season including a bloodless display at Sedgefield in April and reappears off a handy mark so earns the TEAMtalk vote un er ace pilot Ruby Walsh. Atavistic faced some stiff tasks in Grade 3 company on his final two starts last term but had previously shown a consistent level of form at a slightly lower grade and is fairly treated on the pick of his form so should go close if fit for his return. Mothers Help is a thorough stayer who jumps well and won nicely at Market Rasen earlier in the month but will find this tougher off a 6lb higher mark. Lanmire Tower has proved disappointing, including in a first-time visor, since his fortuitous Cheltenham novice victory in April and is readily opposed.
