tracked leaders, jumped slowly and dropped to rear 4 out, stayed on under pressure approaching last, took 2nd run-in but no chance with winner
prominent, chased winner and mistake 12th, upsides but hard ridden when mistake 3 out, soon no chance with winner, lost 2nd run-in
tracked winner to 12th, remained handy, pushed along after 4 out, jumped left and weakened next
made all, hit 8th, in command from 3 out, pushed out run-in, eased near finish
held up, effort going well enough after 4 out, outpaced after next
El Hombre Del Rio let his supporters down last time but is given a chance to atone here, Sissinghurst Storm and Lough Dante should provide most danger. The selection was well supported over the three and a half mile trip at Fontwell, but jumped poorly in the later stages and in the end refused. He performed much better over this distance the time before and is worth another chance. Sissinghurst Storm was still in contention before clouting the fourth from home in the Leicester race won by Radcliffe. If he can get his jumping together he will be a big threat to the the selection. Lough Dante comes from a stable in form and is making his chase debut following three modest efforts in good company over hurdles. If the market speaks in his favour take note. Father Abraham looks best of the remainder, but El Hombre Del Rio owes his followers and they can collect today.
