mid-division until 6th, soon behind
led until 4th, led again 5th, jumped left next, mistake, headed 7th, soon ridden, one pace after
held up, headway approaching 7th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, behind, good headway after 7th, went 2nd approaching last, ridden, strong run to lead close home
chased leaders, joined leaders 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division when fell 4th
towards rear when brought down 4th
in touch, mistake 4th, weakened 5th
chased leaders until 6th, one pace from next
chased leaders, led 4th until next, 4th when blundered, unseated rider 6th
always towards rear
Green Gamble, Terrible Tenant and Wondersobright have all got claims here and the vote is given to Green Gamble. The selection was a little disappointing at Fontwell last time behind He's The Gaffer, but that was a better race than this and if he can run up to anywhere near his best form then he will not be far away at the finish. Terrible Tenant travelled well for a long way at Wincanton last time without getting competitive but the drop in trip tonight should suit and he looks to have a solid each-way chance. Wondersobright has ability but is better with cut in the ground, while course and distance winner Eyes To The Right is another to consider. However, for the winner we will stick with Green Gamble.
Green Gamble 13-2 (11-0) Chased leader until mistake and weakened 9th, soon well behind, 5th of 6, 33l behind He's The Gaffer (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Feb.
Wondersobright (IRE) 6-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, hit 8th, weakened next, 7th of 8, 20l behind Nazimabad (11-2) at Hereford 2m nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Colmcille (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Disputed lead with winner until 3rd, chased winner until after 8th, soon lost place pulled up 5 out in race won by Reverse Swing (10-0) at Fakenham 3m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gd in Dec, 8 ran.
Twentytwosilver (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) In touch, mistake 6th, weakening when fell 2 out in race won by Devito (11-8) at Taunton 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (F) frm in Oct, 16 ran.
Terrible Tenant 5-1jt-fav (10-12) Dwelt start, prominent from 4th, ridden 11th, kept on same pace from 4 out, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Lucky Sinna (10-7) at Wincanton 2m 5f amt hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd.
Kinkeel (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, led 7th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out, no chance when mistake last, 7th of 12, 35l behind Spinaround (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf.
Eyes To The Right (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, weakened 3 out, 12th of 18, 45l behind Ambersong (11-0) at Ludlow 2m nov clm hdl (F) gs in Dec '04.
Auditor 200-1 (9-12) Reminders after 1st, chased leaders, ridden and struggling 6th, well behind from 9th, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Bleu Superbe (11-9) at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd.
