with leader, led, mistake 2nd, headed 6th, ridden, every chance 3 out, one pace from 2 out
chased leaders, lost place 4th, reminder after next, effort, not fluent 6th, rallied after 3 out, one pace flat
held up, headway 6th, hit next, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, led last, soon edged left, ran on
chased leaders, led 6th, ridden 2 out, headed last, not quicken
led to 2nd, hit 3rd, weakened 8th
Recent winner Lindsay and Welsh Main can fight out the finish here, with the first named just having the edge, Jupon Vert appears best of the remainder. Henry Daly's gelding was returning from a long holiday when easily beating Wages earlier this month at Hereford. There should be plenty more to come and he can give weight and a beating to these rivals. Welsh Main is the obvious danger as he is chasing a hat-trick following victories at Hereford and Ludlow. He won with plenty to spare last time and could still be one step ahead of the handicapper. Jupon Vert has a bit to find with the selection on Hereford running, but is weighted to get a lot closer. Of the others Barton Hill can go well if getting his jumping together, however the safest bet here is Lindsay and this one gets the decision.
Lindsay (FR) 5-1jt-fav (11-2) Prominent, led after 4 out, driven clear last, won at Hereford 2m hcp chs 0-100 (F) gs beating Wages (10-9) by 6l, 13 ran.
Welsh Main 5-2 (11-11) Held up in touch, headway 7th, led 3 out, clear 2 out, very easily, won at Ludlow 2m hcp chs 0-100 (F) gf in Oct beating Karakum (10-13) by 7l, 9 ran.
Barton Hill 9-2 (11-3) Mid-division when fell at the 7th in race won by Runaway Bishop (10-1) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gd in Oct, 13 ran.
Romany Dream 8-1 (11-1) Chased winner from 3rd until 4 out, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 26l behind Julies Boy (9-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gs.
Saorsie 33-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, some headway 9th, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 11, 39l behind Julies Boy (9-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gs.
Jupon Vert (FR) 8-1 (10-4) In touch, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 4th of 8, 10l behind Lorient Express (10-7) at Folkestone 2m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gf.
Kaikovra (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (10-12) Led, reminder after 8th, ridden and headed after 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 13, 41l behind Lindsay (11-2) at Hereford 2m hcp chs 0-100 (F) gs.