in touch, took closer order 4th, challenged 2 out, every chance last, soon ridden, no extra
in touch, went 2nd approaching 6th, ridden and every chance after 3 out, 3rd when held when fell heavily 2 out
made all, ridden after 3 out, hard pressed next, driven out
chased leader, blundered 5th, outpaced next, went moderate 3rd run-in
mid-division until 6th, soon behind
blundered 3rd, never travelling and always in rear after
chased leaders until 6th, soon ridden, left moderate 3rd 2 out
lost touch after 5th
The Philip Hobbs-trained Presentandcorrect looks to be going the right way now judged by his recent success at Bangor and is taken to give weight and a beating to his main rivals who look to be Sabre Hongrois and Ready Response. The last mentioned stepped up on previous form when landing a maiden hurdle at Worcester in April and has to be respected but this looks tougher for Liam Corcoran's gelding. Three times hunter chase winner Bengal Bullet has struggled since put over hurdles and looks booked for a place at best, while Glendara has given little sign of encouragement so far. David Pipe's Sabre Hongrois is less exposed than most of these and looks to be going the right way but Presentandcorrect is the clear form pick and he gets the vote.
Presentandcorrect (IRE) 8-15fav (11-5) In touch, ridden to lead approaching last, comfortably, won at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in May beating Niver Bai (10-12) by 2l, 14 ran.
Ready Response (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, led 3 out, jumped right last, soon hung right, driven out, won at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in Apr beating Harbour Breeze (11-2) by 2l, 12 ran.
Sabre Hongrois (FR) 9-2 (11-2) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, headed between last 2, stayed on, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Bob Mountain (11-8) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in May.
Bengal Bullet 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway 5th, chased winner from 3 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Learning The Blues (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Glendara (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, mistake 4th, ridden and lost place after 5th, weakened, 6th of 8, 41l behind Dariak (11-1) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Tar Bridge (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Beaten halfway, 5th of 9, 28l behind Beau Nash (11-0) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Withiel Lad 20-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 49l behind Mole's Chamber (10-11) at N Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Gracie Beach 80-1 (10-12) Led 3f, remained prominent, weakened over 4f out, 14th of 16, well behind Owlesbury Dream (10-5) at Ludlow 2m mrs nhf (4) gs in Dec.
