held up towards rear, headway 6th and chased leader, ridden 10th, led after 4 out, clear when fell last, remounted to finish 3rd
prominent, jumped slowly first, behind 4th, pushed along 5th, in touch when fell 13th
chased leader, mistake 3rd and 5th, ridden 4 out, weakened 3 out, left in 2nd last, hard ridden flat, but not match for winner
in touch, ridden 11th, tailed off 3 out and weakened, pulled 2 out
led, ridden and headed 4 out, left in lead last, hard ridden, held on flat
held up in mid-division, not fluent 9th, close up 4th when fell 4 out
Not the strongest of novice events and this looks a good opportunity for Jaybejay to resume winning ways. Martin Pipe's charge was an impressive eight-length winner over course and distance in January but struggled in better company on two subsequent starts at Kempton. The son of High Ice should appreciate the return to this grade and will prove hard to beat on these terms. Umbrella Man lifted a Ludlow handicap in January but his overall form leaves with something to find while Dunster Castle has shown little in two chase starts to suggest he can trouble the selection. Razer Blade was a smart performer at his best over hurdles a couple of years ago but has clearly had his problems and is best watched on his return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
