in touch, headway 13th, ridden 3 out, left in lead last, driven out
held up and keen, headway 13th, led 4 out, ridden and 2 lengths clear when took wrong course approaching last
tracked leaders, lost place 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, led 6th to 7th, stayed prominent, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
led to 6th, led again 7th to 4 out, ridden and hung left when every chance last, no extra run-in
Another tight one to call and it is no easy task in narrowing down a selection despite the smaller numbers. However, Tipsy Mouse is still unexposed at this level and gets the nod over The Grey Dyer, Roman Outlaw and All Sonsilver. The selection, a brother to Grand National winner Royal Athlete, is improving with each outing over fences and appears to be suited by a test of stamina. The son of Roselier ran as if in need of the run when finishing well beaten on his reappearance at Wetherby earlier in the month and he is expected to have come on a bundle after his blow out. The Grey Dyer is capable of giving them all plenty to think about if he is ready to go first time out this season, but he lacks consistency in his profile and is reluctantly passed over at the likely prices. All Sonsilver has reportedly strengthened up plenty over the summer and should also be involved in the shake-up but Tipsy Mouse has the benefit of a recent run and may just have his measure today.
