prominent on outer, not fluent 8th, soon weakened, hampered by loose horse next
held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway approaching 9th, soon slightly hampered by faller, led 2 out, driven out, held on well
held up behind, reminders after 7th, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway on outer 9th, blundered next, chased leading pair from 2 out, one pace
tracked leader, blundered 3rd, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders in 4th, led 9th, headed after 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
led, hit 2nd, headed and fell 9th
mid-division in 5th, tracked leaders approaching 5th, led after 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on from last
held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 9th, never dangerous
The market has proved quite a good guide to Award Winner over the seasons and he certainly has the ability to win from his current perch but he does have a rather in and out profile. Mister Stickler has to be of interest as he makes his chase bow for a top yard whilst Owner Occupier kept on gamely to win on his chase bow at Towcester and is open to improvement whilst more experienced campaigners such as Amble Forge, Sumdancer and She's Humble can never be dismissed out of hand. Inthejungle is also well worth considering but preference is for ABEY M'BOY who impressed when winning a small race on his chase debut at Uttoxeter. His yard has enjoyed a good start to the season and this gelding looks capable of developing into a better chaser than he was a hurdler.
Award Winner 10-1 (11-2) Held up in rear and not jumped well, never in contention, 5th of 9, well behind Sunday City (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Oct.
Mister Stickler (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway after 4th, not fluent 6th, chased winner approaching 2 out, soon no chance, weakened approaching last, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 8, 9l behind William's Wishes (11-5) at Southwell 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Amble Forge (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mistake 1st, held up towards rear, mistake 7th, behind 11th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Warpath (11-2) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May, 13 ran.
Abey M'Boy 5-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, went 2nd next, led 7th, clear approaching 2 out, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m beg chs (4) hvy in Oct beating Panama Canal (10-13) by 11l, 4 ran.
Inthejungle (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Held up in touch, lost place 9th, headway when fell 3out, in a race won by Prince Louis (10-7) at Plumpton 2m 4f 5yo nov hcp (4) gs in Mar, 9 ran.
Sumdancer (NZ) 12-1 (11-0) Led until 3rd, chased leader, led again 4 out, edged right before 2 out, stayed on well flat, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Oct beating Nautical Approach (11-3) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Owner Occupier 28-1 (11-12) Chased leader, led 8th, went right last, driven out, won at Towcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Oct beating Cloonavery (10-3) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
High Oscar 6-4fav (11-9) Held up in rear, blundered 4th, headway to chase leaders 4 out, kept on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Glengarra (11-11) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
She's Humble (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Chased leaders until badly outpaced and last from 4th, left modest 4th 2 out, left poor 3rd and blundered last, 3rd of 7, 28l behind Tempting Paradise (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
