held up, headway 3 out, weakened 2 out, behind when pulled up
held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden next, led flat, ran on
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened flat
in touch until weakened after 7th
always towards rear
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up, headway after 7th, ridden after next, weakened 2 out
led to 1st, chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
led 1st, ridden when mistake 2 out, headed flat, stayed on
keen, in touch, headway 6th, weakened 3 out
mid-division when fell
chased leaders, hit 2nd, ridden to lead briefly flat, not quicken
chased leaders until weakened and rider lost whip after 7th
Robber Baron can take victory over Halland and Page Point. Once described as the best horse she trained since Best Mate, Robber Baron's career was almost brought to a close when he was injured at Cheltenham in 2002. He has not sparkled over chase fences since returning to the fold but it would not be a huge surprise if he were good enough here. Halland hasn't quite some of the expectations made of him since leaving Geoff Wragg's stable. The Alan King team are running well and if he can stay this far, there are obvious chances against modest opposition. Page Point hasn't shown a lot for Richard Guest. The horse does seem to be able to handle today's surface so the market is watched. Northern Shadows conversely has shown much more ability on a softer surface while Araglin, who returns from a short lay-off, could hit the places at decent odds. Plenty of doubts about the principals and Robber Baron is given one final chance to show us his true ability.
