led to 2nd, led again after 5th, headed 7th, led again 9th, ridden approaching 3 out, headed flat, kept on
held up in touch, weakened from 14th, pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, pushed along approaching 7th, hit 11th, outpaced 5 out, stayed on strongly from last, nearest at finish
tracked leaders, pushed along approaching 11th, ridden after 5 out, led flat all out
tracked leaders and keen, led 7th, hit and headed 9th, ridden and hit 3 out, kept on same pace from next
tracked leader, led 2nd, headed after 5th, outpaced approaching 4 out, kept on and no impression from next
This is another trappy affair in which Tyndarius, Heidi III, Atticus Finch and Wildfield Rufo make up the shortlist and the vote is given to Tyndarius. The selection was very disappointing last time out, but he has won off a much higher mark in the past and at the likely odds he looks worth chancing under conditions that suit. Heidi III would eat these for breakfast on his best form of a couple of seasons ago and although he remains well-weighted he was slightly disappointing when third last time out behind Indalo. He stopped very quickly that day and looks to have lost some of his enthusiasm for the game. Atticus Finch is another worthy of respect on his best form but he continues to be let down by his jumping at vital stages and he can't be backed with any confidence. Wildfield Rufo looks to be a little high in the weights at present and we will stick with Tyndarius who looks the value call.
Heidi III (FR) 9-4fav Led to 3rd, chased winner until ridden after 4 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 10, 28l behind Indalo at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-125 (D) sft in Feb.
Jardin de Beaulieu (FR) 12-1 Chased leader, led after 1st to 4th, weakened approaching 10th, behind when pulled up at the 12th in race won by Almost Broke at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (D) gs in Feb, 10 ran.
Tyndarius (IRE) 50-1 Held up and always behind, 8th of 16, 27l behind Toulouse-Lautrec at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs.
Wildfield Rufo (IRE) 15-2 Held up, pushed along approaching 16th, soon struggling, 6th of 9, 47l behind Briar's Mist at Ayr 3m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd.
Atticus Finch (IRE) 5-1 Close up, mistake 12th, blundered badly 4 out, lost place and soon outpaced, rallied approaching last, kept on flat, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Joris De Vonnas at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-105 (E) sft.
Strong Magic (IRE) 40-1 Always prominent, pushed along 4 out, chased winner from 2 out, ridden last, no impression, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Red Devil Robert at Stratford 3m hcp chs 0-120 (D) sft.
