held up towards rear, headway 5 out, in touch when blundered next, soon ridden and no impression
in touch in chasing group, pushed along 11th, close up 4 out, ridden to challenge next, led run-in, all out
held up towards rear, pushed along 10th, weakened next
chased clear leader, close up approaching 4 out, led before next, hard pressed when mistake 2 out, headed after last, held towards finish
prominent in chasing group, dropped rear 8th, soon lost touch, tailed off 2 out
led, soon clear, headed after 4 out, no extra from next
A competitive field goes to post for this handicap chase, with Search And Destroy, Xaipete and Glinger are all sure to have their supporters. However we prefer to take a chance Jordans Ridge. The gelding from the Peter Monteith yard has been in good form of late, relishes the fast ground, and although he has risen in the weights again for his latest win at Hexham when defeating Dominikus, he won in the style of an improver and could still be ahead of the handicapper. Search And Destroy rates the main danger on his latest win over Sam Adamson. However his best form of late has been over two miles and the step up in trip is not sure to suit. Glinger is another that will like the ground but he gave the impression the handicapper had caught up with him when third behind Cape Stormer at Cheltenham last time. Indiana Journey is from a shrewd Irish yard and is worth cautionary look in the market. Of the remainder, Glenfarclas Boy saves his best form for this course and is another that should go well.
