held up last, headway 17th, challenged 4 out, led 3 out, comfortably
chased leader, in rear 10th, ridden 14th, headway 4 out, went 2nd after 3 out but not match winner
led to 11th, led 14th, not fluent 17th and soon ridden, jumped slowly and headed 4 out, weakened 3 out
pulled hrd in touch, led 12th to 14th, ridden and led 4 out, headed 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
A tight little handicap which can go to Swansea Bay, who has been in good form through the summer. He has taken a rise in the handicap as a result and will certainly find this easier than when tackling Run For Paddy and company at Chepstow. Noble Comic is taken to chase him home. Colin Tizzard's bay gelding had a nice school round here when beating the reluctant Sing Solo, so it is a surprise to see the Handicapper has penalised him 3lbs for winning a non event. Shepherds Rest has been a good servant to connections, but he has plenty on here off this mark.
