led to 2nd, stayed prominent, hit 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
in touch, led 7th to 9th, weakened 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway 9th, led 11th, clear approaching 2 out, comfortably
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
in touch, lost place 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
prominent, led 9th to 10th, ridden 3 out, disputing 2nd and beaten when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, led 10th to 11th, weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
with leader, led 2nd to 7th, weakened 11th, left distant 3rd 2 out
Abalvino, Happy Hussar and Just Muckin Around are the three to concentrate on in this handicap chase and the vote is given to Abalvino. The selection was having his try at this trip when a good second over course and distance behind Banker Account. That was a really good effort and now that he has proved he stays this far he should take plenty of beating with conditions in his favour. Happy Hussar rates the main danger as he narrowly beat Kittencat at Exeter last time over a much longer trip than this. He has the class to go well in this company but his best form is over further and on that basis he looks worth taking on. Just Muckin Around put up a good effort after almost a year off the track when a good second behind Saucy Night at Fontwell last time. He will have conditions to suit here and if there is any market support for him then it could pay to take the hint. King On The Run is from a leading yard and is another to consider but for the winner we return to Abalvino.
