tracked leaders, ridden when hit 2 out, stayed on 8th
with leader, left in lead 5th to 8th, ridden and every chance from 2 out, soon edged right, stayed on
tracked leaders, led 8th, ridden 2 out, stayed on gamely
led, blundered and headed 5th, ridden when blundered 3 out, soon weakened, behind when blundered 2 out
Jordans Lad, Edmo Yewkay and Rakassa look the principals in this novices' chase and the vote is given to Jordans Lad. The selection was a fair fourth behind Beau Supreme last time out in a better race and he need only run up to that mark to score. Edmo Yewkay rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Home James over three miles. The drop in trip will suit and he will not be far away. Rakassa is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind Kelantan but he was doing all his best work at the finish and the drop in distance looks against him. Rattina looks outclassed and for the winner we return to Jordans Lad.
Jordans Lad (IRE) 11-2 Held up, headway approaching 12th, weakening when mistake 4 out, 4th of 10, 26l behind Beau Supreme at Ludlow 3m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gd.
Edmo Yewkay (IRE) 6-1 In touch, ridden after 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Home James at Huntingdon 3m nov hcp chs 0-125 (C) gs in Feb.
Rakassa 12-1 Held up in rear, mistake 1st, ridden and headway from 2 out, stayed on well flat, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Kelantan at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-120 (D) sft in Feb.
Rattina (GER) 66-1 With leader, led 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 4 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 8, 15l behind Angel Delight at Ludlow 2m 4f mrs nov chs (D) gd.
