led, lost action and soon headed after 7th, dropped rear, pulled up approaching 10th
tracked leader, left in lead 8th, headed 11th, disp lead 4 out, led next, quickened approaching 2 out, soon clear, driven out
in touch, ridden to disp lead 4 out, chased clear winner from 2 out but held
very keen, mistake 2nd, led 11th, hit 13th, challenged 4 out, headed soon after and weakened
An interesting four-runner race. Jour J won over course and distance last season but didn't look straightforward next time. Catching him fresh could be the answer. Last year's Charisma Gold Cup runner-up seems to have two ways of running but is not too badly handicapped at best. Dunston Bill is 5lbs higher than for his Market Rasen win. Imaginaire won a Stratford novice chase pretty well and has not been disgraced since but can make mistakes. Jour J Might just get his own way in front and gets the selection.