not jump well, behind, pulled up after 12th
held up, ridden 16th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before next
not jump well, jumped right 1st, chased leaders, weakened 11th, pulled up after 12th
bumped 1st, chased leaders, hit 7th, weakened 11th, pulled up after 12th
chased leaders, reminders 7th, lost place next, pulled up before 11th
held up, ridden 15th, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway after 10th, jumped right and chased winner approaching last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 15th
held up, headway 11th, led approaching 2 out, ridden and hit last, ran on
Master Tern, World Vision and The Extra Man look the three to concentrate on in this handicap chase and we will take a chance with the last mentioned. The selection sustained an injury to a hind leg when last seen out towards the end of last season. However, he had won well prior to that at Exeter and providing he is fit enough to do himself justice on his seasonal bow, then he could represent some value in the race. Master Tern would have strong claims on the pick of his form but he is far from reliable and for that reason we are happy to take him on. World Vision is best on a fast surface and he was a little disappointing last time when well beaten behind subsequent winner Ross Comm. However, he had previously run well when second behind Stack The Pack at Perth and if that rival runs well in the previous race then that will give his form a boost. Fin Bec is not one to rely on but he is capable of going well at a big price if he is on a going day, although he has been off the track since January so will probably need the run. We are therefore happy to seek out a bit of value and return to The Extra Man as our idea of the winner.
World Vision (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) In touch, lost place 12th, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Ross Comm (11-11) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gf in Oct.
Keltic Lord 11-2 (11-6) Held up in last pair, headway from 14th, chased leaders next, went 2nd before 2 out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Tommy Carson (10-0) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (D) gd in Oct.
Free Gift 5-1 (11-8) Led until after 3 out, 3rd when fell 2 out in race won by Harry's Dream (11-12) at Ludlow 3m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gf in Oct, 10 ran.
Fin Bec (FR) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked winner and keen, mistake and lost place 14th, weakened 4 out, 11th of 12, well behind Boy's Hurrah (10-5) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-135 (C) gs in Jan.
Spinofski 15-2 (11-3) Led, hit 1st, headed 9th, ridden and lost place after 10th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Catch The Perk (11-3) at Haydock 3m hcp chs 0-120 (D) gd in Oct, 7 ran.
The Extra Man (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Chased leaders, weakened after 8th and pulled up at the 10th in race won by Idealko (10-9) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (D) gd in May, 10 ran.
Master Tern (USA) 11-2 (10-11) Held up, effort 14th, weakened next, 6th of 10, 19l behind Ebony Light (10-9) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Oct.
Umbrella Man (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, mistake 11th, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened last, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Suspendid (10-5) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (D) gd in Apr '03.
Tom Costalot (IRE) 9-2 (10-5) In touch, reminders after 9th, soon behind, 5th of 7, 39l behind Spring Lover (10-9) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Mar.
Strong Magic (IRE) 3-1 (10-3) Made all, clear approaching 10th, unchallenged, won at Fakenham 3m hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd in Oct beating Galapiat Du Mesnil (11-5) by a distance, 6 ran.
Mini Dare 14-1 (11-3) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, never near leaders, 4th of 14, 14l behind Lady Racquet (11-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in May.
