tracked leaders, led after 6th, headed next, weakened quickly approaching 8th, soon tailed off
in touch, headway 7th, ridden 4 out, led 2 out, driven out flat
led to 5th, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened
pulled hard in rear, led 5th, headed after 6th, led again 7th, headed next, 4th and weakening when fell 4 out
mid-division when jumped awkwardly and unseated rider 1st
held up, headway to lead 8th, ridden 3 out, headed and not fluent next, soon beaten
held up towards rear when fell 7th
An interesting race here with a slight TEAMtalk preference going to recent Exeter winner Balinahinch Castle who put his staying qualities to use in a weak amateur race. This is a much tougher task with the in-form Homeleigh Mooncoin looking for a fourth consecutive victory and the more experienced Jackem running for a trainer whose horses are running well at present. Pardon What has some useful bumper form to his name but may be best watched on his seasonal bow while any market moves for newcomer Tourniquet should be noted as his trainer is bang in form.