close up until weakened quickly after 3 out
held up in rear, smooth headway 10th, tracked leader next, led soon after 3 out, mistake 2 out, hard driven run-in and headed near finish
prominent, blundered 8th, ridden 10th, weakened 3 out
hit 1st, prominent, behind from 10th, tailed off when mistake 3 out
close up, mistake 7th, weakened 9th, stayed on through weakening rivals after 3 out
mid-division, outpaced in 5th when mistake 3 out, stayed on to take poor 3rd 2 out
mid-division, mistake 5th, weakened and pulled up after 9th, bbv
keen hold early, tracked leaders, went 2nd 8th, led 9th, headed soon after 3 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on to lead near finish
prominent, weakened 10th, tailed off when blundered 3 out
Wee Danny might be the one to be on here, with Great Crusader and Monsieur Rose among those to be considered as alternatives. While the selection's winning run came to an end at Aintree in October, he was given a good break prior to his last outing, and is entitled to go well with that run under his belt. Admittedly, he is now seven-pounds in the ratings than for the last of his four-straight victories, his rider takes off seven pounds and for us that swings things in his favour. Joyeux Royal is another with chances but he is now eight pounds in the ratings than for his most-recent hurdle success. Tony McCoy has been booked for Mr Dow Jones but, while he is on a winning mark based on his chasing form, has never won over hurdles. Two locally-trained horses, Great Crusader - who is back to a winning mark - and the improving Monsieur Rose, are others to consider, particularly if attracting money but, overall, Wee Danny gets the call.
