mistakes, behind, headway 5th, lost place 9th, rallied 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led 10th, ridden and headed approaching last, one pace flat
behind, headway 9th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
led to after 9th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, bumped 3rd, headway approaching 10th, ridden 3 out, weakened before next
towards rear, mistake 3rd, ridden and headway 11th, weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up after 2 out
in touch, led approaching last, ran on
keen, chased leader and hung left, led after 9th, headed 10th, weakened next, tailed off when fell 2 out
mistake and unseated rider 1st
bumped 1st, hampered 3rd, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, jumped left 1st and 3rd, mistake 9th, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled before 11th
Jockey bookings suggest that the former Henrietta Knight inmate Foly Pleasant is preferred to Silence Reigns but more solid claims are held by Telemoss, who gets the vote. The selection has not been seen since being pulled up behind Inglis Drever in the West Yorkshire Hurdle last year but had some decent form both over fences and hurdles prior to that and, assuming that he retains some of his old ability, the Nicky Richards-trained gelding should be too classy for his rivals. David Easterby's Spring Margot unseated his rider in a recent start between the flags but is better than he showed that day and has to be respected as at least that recent run should bring him on. Ivanoph has ability but may just need the outing, while Gielgud has along absence to overcome and may be best watched. Foly Pleasant and Silence Reigns have to be respected but preference is for Telemoss, who should be too classy for his rivals.
