held up in rear, headway 3f out, switched left and ridden to lead 2f out, quickened clear final furlong, readily
veered badly right and unseated rider start
held up behind leaders, ridden 6f out, soon weakened
led after 3f to 8f out, ridden 4f out, stayed on well final furlong
prominent, led 8f out, ridden and quickened 4f out, headed 2f out, no extra
held up mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden 3f out, stayed on
led 3f, ridden 3f out, not quicken final furlong
With the already raced horses in this contest not showing much ability it looks as though the horses from the two top stables will be battling it out for honours. Paul Nicholls sends Classify, who although Flat-bred, is well regarded by connections. However he may need further than this. Therefore the selection is Nicky Henderson's Spread The Dream who is classically National Hunt-bred and with his trainer having an excellent record at this track looks the one to be on. Of those who have raced Forever Dream can be given a chance though he is nothing special and has never run on such a fast surface. As usual, the market generally provides the best guide to horses' chances in this sort of race.