tracked leader, mistake 2nd, in 2nd when fell heavily 3rd
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders in 3rd, left 2nd at 3rd, not fluent 16th, led approaching 3 out, clear approaching last, eased towards finisn
OR JAUNE has been presented with a suitable opportunity to see off Minella Four Star and Triggernometry. Gary Moore's charge has taken on much better opposition than this in the past and with the assessor now pitching him off a mark of 119 - connections can scarcely complain that he has been given a tough time of it. He acted on fast ground in his younger days so he is worth another look today. Minella Four Star had a belated return to the fold last season so will be fresher than most. He was far from disgraced under a similarly big weight at Cheltenham last time out. Triggernometry arguably does have a bit to find with these though a perusal through his form shows us that he did win this race last year and landed a substantial gamble in the process of doing so. Darn Hot won readily at Stratford before putting up a shocker next time out. Terrible Tenant is a likeable enough sort who has won here in the past but age may regrettably be finally catching up with him. Or Jaune is not the most frequent of scorers but he is well treated at present and looks the one to be with.
Minella Four Star (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway 15th, went 2nd 19th, upsides 3 out, ridden next, kept on and every chance until no extra towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Gentle Ranger (11-12) at Cheltenham 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
Terrible Tenant 18-1 (11-2) Led 3rd, headed 10th, weakened 4 out, 5th of 9, 50l behind Holmwood Legend (11-7) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Triggernometry 14-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon no impression, 4th of 14, 13l behind Quo Video (11-3) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Or Jaune (FR) 11-2 (11-11) Not much room 1st, held up in touch, driven along after 12th, went 3rd after 3 out, stayed on to close on well beaten 2nd flat, 3rd of 9, 18l behind Forzy Origny (11-12) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs.
Darn Hot 4-1fav (10-10) Chased leader, mistake 2nd, behind after next, pulled up after 5th, in a race won by City Heights (10-10) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs, 13 ran.
