chased leader, ridden 12th, weakened 4 out
prominent, always going well, led 3 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on well
held up, mistake 9th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led, ridden 12th, headed when fell 3 out
held up, ridden 11th, weakened 5 out, hampered 3 out, took poor 3rd 2 out
in touch, lost place after 8th, headway 12th, ridden to go 2nd 3 out, stayed on
Brendan Powell looks to have unearthed a likely sort in Ricko and he is given the nod here. The New Zealand bred bids for a hat-trick in this chase and while he has had his jumping problems in the past, they look to have been ironed out. Bush Park looks a typical Robert Alner inmate and he is certainly on the upgrade. Whether he handles such a quick surface is something of a problem in assessing him as a likely winner today. Owen Roe made the best of others misfortune to land a maiden victory last time out and his form is treated with caution. Lightning Quest seemed sharper last time out after a spell over hurdles and should go well. Harasarah has form on heavy ground but has not sparkled of late.