always prominent, led 11th, hard ridden and headed after 2 out, rallied well under pressure to lead final 100 yards, all out
held up, smooth headway after 3 out, led after 2 out, soon ridden, headed final 100 yards, kept on
in touch, ridden after 13th, took closer order 4 out, weakening when pulled up
in touch, chased leaders from 6th, ridden to go 2nd briefly after 3 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden after 15th, weakened approaching 3 out and pulled up
prominent, led 10th until next, mistake 14th, every chance approaching 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, went prominent 13th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out
led until 10th, chased leaders, weakening when unseated rider
held up, headway to track leaders approaching 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace
This is a terrific long distance chase that may fall to Willie John Daly, with Desailly and Fox In The Box the likely dangers. A model of consistency, Willie John Daly landed a beginners chase at Exeter before putting in another gallant effort to chase home Smile Pleeze at Cheltenham. He will relish every yard of this trip and can defy top-weight. Desailly is a decent handicapper on his day and showed his well being with a recent second behind the improving Colonel Frank, he looks set to be there or there abouts. Fox In The Box ended last season with a couple of victories, and showed his well being by finishing an excellent second to Tresor De Mai at Exeter on his seasonal return. The Paul Niicholls trained Ask Henry is also likely to be in the shake up following a decent third after a long lay off, however Willie John Daly is at the top of his game and is a confident choice.
