led, jumped slowly and reminders 3rd, headed 7th, weakend 2 out
tracked leader, led 7th, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden, every chance approaching 2 out, kept on flat
Just the three runners but a fascinating race nonetheless with Look Collonges getting the vote over Saint Esteben. The selection is trained by Frenchman Guillaume Macaire, who has such a good record with his raiders to these shores. Look Collonges has shown plenty of promise in the French Provinces and will know his job. Paul Nicholls trains Saint Esteben, who is also French-bred and a dual winning hurdler in his native country. He should provide a stern challenge to the selection. Steve Brookshaw's Bude, an 89-rated handicap hurdle winner, looks to be the outsider of the field in a race that can go to Look Collonges.