tracked leader, led 5th, headed after 8th, weakened 4 out
always in rear
never on terms
in touch, outpaced 7th, stayed on to chase clear winner 3 out, lost 2nd last
held up, headway after 8th, stayed on to chase clear winner last
led, jumped right 1st, headed 5th, led again after 8th, headed 4 out, weakened last
mid-division, mistake, unseated rider 3rd
tracked leaders, keen, led 4 out, clear 2 out, easy
mid-division, weakened 4 out
mid-division, mistakes, weakened after 8th, behind, struggled over 2 out, refused last
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Red Jester comes here in the best form and can complete the hat-trick at the main expense of Vibe and Ground Breaker. The selection has been given a 60 day break since the second of his two recent Towcester wins. He seems to be developing as a chaser and he already looks to be a much better fencer than a hurdler. Bill Owen has been off the track for a while and has claims as he has won 20% of his starts however he does need to prove his well-being having been pulled up when last seen at Hereford. Jupon Vert is not the easiest of rides but he does have ability, whilst Ground Breaker is a course and distance winner and should not be overlooked. A Sea Commander won at the track two starts back but was disappointing when last seen and has something to prove now. Vibe is one of the more consistent in the line-up and should be monitored for market support; however it is Red Jester who gets the nod.
Powers And Soda (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Not jumped well, chased leader to 5th, weakened 6th, 9th of 10, well behind Yellow Flag (11-4) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf.
Red Jester 6-1 (10-3) Jumped well, made all, went clear with one rival 8th, ridden clear approaching last, won at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in May beating Albarino (11-9) by 9l, 9 ran.
Jupon Vert (FR) 18-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, not fluent 8th, never on terms, 8th of 15, 32l behind Yellow Flag (10-12) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd.
Ground Breaker 20-1 (11-1) Always behind, struggling from 7th, 6th of 7, well behind Yellow Flag (11-2) at Southwell 2m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Vibe 4-1fav (11-12) Towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 3rd of 12, 16l behind Zizou (11-5) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl (5) gf.
Risk Challenge (USA) 14-1 (10-11) Pulled hard, headway after 2nd, jumped right and headed next, mistake 4th, weakening when mistake 6th, 8th of 10, 42l behind Charge It (11-3) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
A Sea Commander (GER) 13-2 (10-0) Mid-division, bumped 1st, mistake 3rd, behind from 5th, 9th of 12, well behind Kirby's Vic (10-13) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd.
Sarobar (IRE) 17-2 (9-10) Took keen hold, held up in touch, chased winner 2 out, ridden flat, not quicken, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Charge It (11-3) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Fifth Column (USA) 66-1 (10-5) Led to 7th, weakened approaching 10th, 3rd of 5, well behind Ouzbeck (11-10) at Bangor 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf.
Harry May 10-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2 out, headed last, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Za Beau (10-13) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd.
Bill Owen 7-1 (10-8) Led, headed 10th, weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Pedros Brief (11-7) at Hereford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Dec, 8 ran.
Drum Native (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Held up, always behind, 7th of 11, 33l behind William Butler (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
