led, headed and outpaced from 3 out, rallied under pressure to take 2nd final 75 yards, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, led 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, no impression approaching last, lost 2nd final 75 yds
tracked leader, slipped through on inner to lead approaching 2 out, clear last, comfortably
Tino won this race last year from today's mark and looks to have Just Reuben to beat here. The selection returned from a two-and-a-half month break to run two solid races in defeat recently and holds solid claims. Each of Irishman's wins came in his native Ireland, from a handicap high of 84. He's rated 70 now but has not won since July of last year. To be perfectly fair, he has not shown much since that win, but at least the handicapper has dropped him a good few pounds. Just Reuben has won two of his last four races, although he has risen 19lbs in the ratings as a consequence. Third to Penthouse Minstrel last time at Cheltenham from today's mark, he comes here in good heart and can give the selection most to do. Overall, though, we'll opt for Tino.
