with leader, led 3rd, headed 4th, ridden after 7th, weakened 3 out
tracked leader, disputed lead 7th, ridden next, weakened approaching last
tracked leader, ridden 3 out, weakened next
held up in touch, headway approaching 3 out, chased leader and mistake 2 out, every chance last, no extra
led, headed 3rd, led again 4th, joined 7th, weakened next
held up, towards rear, headway 7th, ridden approaching next, mistake last, kept on, one paced
keen in rear, ridden 4th, weakened next
held up mid-division, mistake 5th, headway on inside 7th, beaten when fell 2 out
held up mid-division, headway 7th, ridden 4 out, every chance 2 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway to dispute lead 7th, led next, ridden approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, mistake last
in touch, headway 5th to track leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
With both Galpiat Du Mesnil and Hopbine withdrawn at Uttoxeter over the weekend on account of the ground, there must be doubts about them here. The winner of the Cambridgeshire back in 1996, Clifton Fox has only seen the racecourse five times since then. He made his first appearance for three years at Kempton last month and understandably got tired. He should strip fitter here, but whether this may come a little quick for him one cannot be sure. Another to return from almost as long on the sidelines is Indulge, who showed a little ability over both hurdles and fences before going wrong. Whether he retains his ability we shall have to wait and see. One who will not mind conditions and comes here fit is Mrs Pickles. She has more to do off this 10lbs higher mark than when successful here last month, but there are no doubts about her and she is taken to add to her tally.
