chased leaders until weakened 5th, behind from 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
behind, headway approaching 9th, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace
held up in rear, headway 9th, led after 3 out, ridden clear flat, easily
led,headed after 3 out, soon weakened,pulled up before 2 out
held up in mid-division, good headway to go 2nd approaching 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
in touch, lost place approaching 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened
with leader, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
prominent, weakened after 3 out
chased leader, mistake 7th, soon weakened,pulled up before 3 out
in mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 5th
held up, pushed along after 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up in touch, weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
The consistent Starzaan looks set to score here ahead of The Bajan Bandit, Campaign Trail and the in-form Great As Gold. The selection should appreciate this step up in trip and has proved himself a capable performer on most surfaces. Added to the fact he has Tony McCoy in the saddle he looks one of the best bets of the day. The Bajan Bandit has proved himself a useful National Hunt animal over the seasons and it would be no surprise to see him run well on ground he will relish though whether he will be suited by this return to hurdles remains to be seen. Campaign Trail will be seeking a five-timer following four successive British victories. His latest win at Wetherby was most impressive and he may give the selection most to do. Great As Gold lost nothing in defeat last time out at Newcastle and has run some fine races this season. A guaranteed stayer he should run a big race but it is Starzaan who looks the most likely winner in a competitive field.
