made most to 12th, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last
prominent, mistake 8th, outpaced 15th, kept on approaching last
mid-division, headway approaching 10th, jumped slowly 11th, ridden after 3 out, one pace last
held up, mistake 5th, headway approaching 7th, weakened 10th, tailed off when refused 3 out
mid-division, fell 5th
prominent, joined leader 9th, jumped slowly 11th, led 14th, ridden approaching 2 out, held on gamely towards finish
held up, headway 9th, led 12th, blundered 13th, soon headed, weakened 15th, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, mistake 4th, headway approaching 12th, went 2nd 3 out, ridden and edged left after 2 out stayed on from last, held towards finish
reminders after 6th, always behind
mistake 2nd, struggling from 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
The vote here goes to Greenwich ahead Over Zealous and Little Herman. Looking at the field and Over Zealous does not seem as good as he once was but, given that he won from a rating of 101 less than 12 months ago, is entitled to respect off a rating of 90. Don't be surprised if Grumpy Stumpy runs well for, despite his absence, his trainer can get them fit after a lay-off. Greenwich has been running well since his May Plumpton win and, now just two pounds above that winning mark, can go well. Balla d'Aire has also run well since winning a maiden chase at Fakenham three runs ago, and is entitled to respect, while Follow The Flow will keep going when others have cried enough but he remains a maiden over fences. The Irish raider for this contest is Cmewin, but he looks, at best, fairly weighted, and he too has yet to score over fences. Little Herman might also get amongst the money as his form is reasonable enough for this type of race but, for us, the more solid option is Greenwich, who can them all a mean time in the staying handicap chase.
