chased leaders, ridden 7th, weakened after 3 out
held up in touch, ridden to lead approaching 7th, headed approaching 2 out, kept on
raced wide, held up rear, smooth headway 7th, led approaching 2 out, mistake last, ridden out
held up rear, ridden and some headway after 7th, 3rd and weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
behind, tailed off from 6th, pulled up after 3 out
in touch, ridden approaching 7th, soon weakened, went poor 3rd after 2 out
in touch until 4th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up before 6th
chased leader, led approaching 5th, hit 6th, headed next, soon weakened
The enigmatic Vodka Bleu came good last time, but preference today is for Global Challenge, with Celtic Boy also expected to run well. Jonjo O'Neill's gelding was successful over course and distance last month and hasn't been disgraced since in two decent races, including a handicap hurdle at Fontwell won by Just Kate. Vodka Bleu takes a step down in trip after beating a modest field at Worcester, he rarely runs two races alike but if in the mood will be a big danger to the selection. Celtic Boy slaughtered a moderate field at Worcester back in April and if as effective on this firmer surface will be a tough nut to crack. Miss Lewis also has recent winning form and could be in the shake up, but Global Challenge is possibly the most consistent in the field and gets our vote.
