not fluent, with leader, reminder after 8th, relegated to 3rd before 2 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, jumped right and not fluent 1st, not much room on inside, squeezed through to lead 2 out, driven flat, stayed on (no time taken)
made most, switched left after 3 out, headed 2 out, stayed on flat, held towards finish
chased leaders, wandered approaching 1st where hampered, not fluent next, mistake 3rd, pushed along after 7th, weakened next, tailed off
MOCHO, Le Commencement, Mubarika and Jetlag are the only four runners to go to post for this and the vote goes to Mocho. The selection has been off the racecourse since January 2008 and he has clearly had his problems, but on the pick of his form he would have a big chance. The market may guide with regards to his race fitness but if the vibes are positive then it could pay to take the hint. Le Commencement looks the main danger and again the market may provide the clues for this Irish raider on his rules debut. Mubarika was well beaten on her debut in a bumper and she will need to improve dramatically on what she showed that day if she is to get competitive. Jetlag is having his first run since January but he hasn't shown enough over hurdles in his three runs so far to suggest he can take a hand in the finish today. This looks a match-up between Mocho and Le Commencement with the vote given to Mocho.
Jetlag (FR) 100-1 (11-2) In rear when mistake 1st, lost touch from 5th, 10th of 13, well behind Karabak (11-12) at Ascot 2m 3f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (3) gs in Jan.
Le Commencement (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Mid div, prog in 6th 6out, cl 4th & pushed bef 3out, ld aftr 3out, 6l adv appr last, sow, won at Curraghmore 3m ire ptp in Apr '07 beating Flying Felix (12-0) by 10l, 15 ran.
Mocho (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) Led 13; sn clr; held on wl, won at Dunthrop 3m ptp in Mar beating No John No (12-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
Mubarika 14-1 (10-13) Towards rear, struggling halfway, tailed off 6f out, last of 12, well behind Basford Lass (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
