held up towards rear, in rear from 6th, pushed along 9th, soon reminders, weakened from 12th, tailed off 5 out, soon pulled up
tracked leaders in 4th, went 3rd approaching 4 out, one pace
held up in rear, hit 1st, jumped right 2nd and 5th, effort approaching 4 out, one pace when not fluent 2 out, weakened when jumped right last
led to 4th, tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged 3 out, soon led, kept on well, pushed out
with leaders, led 4th, headed after 5th, led again 7th, headed 8th, led again approaching 11th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, kept on and no impression on winner
with leaders and keen, led after 5th, headed 7th, led again 8th, headed approaching 11th, weakened 4 out
Supreme Keano and Borero are back to realistic looking marks but LA PANTERA ROSA gets a very tentative call in a competitive race. The selection was running well in second here before falling at the last behind one who was seeking three wins in a row. Additionally, he was well clear of the rest before blundering and having won on a variety of ground, he can go on to score this time. Le Platino will be a big threat having won on his reappearance at Haydock and having previously won over course and distance. He is raised 9lb for his most recent success and he could defy that penalty. Nulato makes a chasing debut for a respected yard that is back amongst the winners with Rey Nacarado also noted as a first timer over fences. A tricky betting prospect but La Pantera Rosa receives the marginal nomination.
Borero (FR) 25-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 11th of 17, well behind Master Eddy (11-2) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Mar.
Nulato (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) In touch, chased leaders in 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 14, 34l behind Norisan (10-1) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in May.
Supreme Keano (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear,headway 4 out, hit 2 out,in 5th when not fluent last, one pace, 6th of 16, 32l behind Himalayan Trail (11-7) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Apr.
Le Platino (GER) 8-1 (10-11) Soon handy on outside, led after 14th, clear approaching 2 out, driven and stayed on well flat, won at Haydock 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Oct beating Double Mead (11-5) by 6l, 12 ran.
Rey Nacarado (IRE) 4-1fav (10-5) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, ridden next, lost 2nd between last 2, no impression approaching last, 3rd of 17, 13l behind Corso Palladio (11-0) at Aintree 3m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Oct.
La Pantera Rosa (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, tracked leaders 5th, led 7th, hit 9th, hit 4 out, headed approaching 2 out, about 7 lengths down in 2nd when unseated rider last, in a race won by Palos Conti (11-0) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Oct, 10 ran.
