towards rear, pushed along approaching 7th, soon struggling, went a poor 3rd 2f out when blundered, no impression
always behind, pushed along 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 4f out
led, headed 6th, soon behind
held up in touch, went 2nd approaching 7th, disputing lead when left in lead 9th, clear next, very easily
in rear, pushed along 7th, went a poor 3rd 3f out, quickly weakened, pulled up before next
chased leader, led 6th, disputing lead when blundered and unseated rider 9th
held up, headway 6th, slightly hampered 9th, chased winner 3f out, no impression
chasing leaders in 4th when badly stumbled and unseated rider 3rd
A competitive field goes to post for this beginners chase and the principals look to beThisthatandother, Zeta's River and Zoffany and the confident vote goes to Thisthatandother. The selection from the Paul Nicholls yard was much better than all these rivals over hurdles. He is sure to have been well schooled for this his chase debut and he should win this before going on to better things. Zeta's River is a point to point winner from a top yard and is worth noting in the market but he will have to be an above average recruit to beat the selection. Zoffany is also worthy of consideration he won a hurdle in good style on his debut when defeating River City but he has since disappointed, however the switch to fences may rekindle his enthusiasm. Of the remainder Venn Ottery at least has experience over fences and he could run into a place but the confident vote goes to Thisthatandother.
