chased leader, led 3rd, fell next
held up in rear and keen, went 2nd after 4th, hit 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next
held up, headway to go 2nd approaching 8th, ridden and jumped right 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
chased leaders, jumped slow 2nd, led approaching 2 out, soon clear
led to 3rd, chased leader, left in lead 4th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6 lengths behind in 3rd when fell last, eventually remounted
Nonrunner
Richard Guest always expected Wet Lips to make a decent chaser and he can go in at the first time of asking today, Sailor Ahoy and Kavi are the obvious dangers. It is hard to believe that Wet Lips has only recorded one victory to date, as he is a very consistent performer. He jumps really well over hurdles where he is rated 117, and against this opposition he should start his new career on a high note. Sailor Ahoy showed improved form to finish sixteen lengths behind Bob Ar Agaidh at Wetherby last time and could be the biggest threat to the selection. Kavi was going well before coming a cropper at the third last in a Southwell handicap last time. If his confidence isn't too dented he should be involved in the finish. The others make little appeal and so Wet Lips looks to have quite an easy task on his chase debut, and is a confident choice.
