held up and close 3rd, joined leader 10th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to lead flat, all out
tracked leader and keen, led after 4th, hit 6th, ridden after 2 out, slight lead when mistake and headed last, kept on flat
held up in touch, outpaced after 11th, soon one pace
led, headed after 4th, stayed prominent until outpaced after 11th, blundered 3 out, stayed on flat
held up in touch, outpaced after 11th, soon ridden and one pace
Versicium will be a popular choice to give the Pipe-McCoy team a quick double. He has plenty of experience over fences, but he is inconsitent and a more reliable proposition is Il Capitano, who has won two of his three starts over fences. A winner here over hurdles, he clearly goes well on a sharp track and with Ruby Walsh on board (has won on him before), he looks the one to be with. He may have most to fear from chasing debutante Dantie Boy. A dual winner over hurdles, he gets a 12lbs off the selection and could prove troublesome.