tracked leaders, led 2nd, headed next, chased winner after, weakened 3 out
tracked leader, led 3rd, jumped well, clear 3 out, very easily (no time taken)
held up in 4th, pitched and unseated rider 2nd
slow 1st, soon led, headed after 2nd, under pressure 7th, slow 9th, detached 12th, lost action and pulled up soon after 13th
GINOLAD looks an exciting recruit and he should be up to seeing off Fassaroe. This is a massive drop in grade for the former Australian performer as his last sortie was an attempt to win the Grand Jump at Nakayama. He was well beaten on that occasion but today's assignment is some way short of Grade 1 company. Fassaroe was well punted when landing a Taunton bumper. He has struggled to follow up that success and may find yet another placing as his best result. Petito is a long standing maiden who is far from certain to act on the surface. Miss Merenda looks hopelessly outclassed even in a field of just four runners. Ginolad can take this en route to a tilt at better company.
Fassaroe 11-4 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mistakes 6th and 7th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 14, 30l behind Wester Ross (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Ginolad (AUS) (10-0) 6th of 15, well behind Spring Ghent (10-0) at Nakayama(JPN) 2m 5f chs Grd 1 in Apr.
Petito (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Chased leader, led 5th to after 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 9, 29l behind Classic Swain (10-4) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Miss Merenda 100-1 (10-11) Tracked winner until lost place after 6th, tailed off from 8th, 5th of 8, 31l behind Midnight Queen (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f beg chs (4) gs in Nov.
