always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, led approaching 10, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, hit 4th, headway 10th, ridden after 4 out, every chance 2 out, no extra flat
in touch, pushed along 10, weakened next
in touch, mistake 5th, lost place 10, rallied approaching 2 out, kept on flat
led, clear after 2nd, headed 10th, mistake 12th, ridden to lead again briefly approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out soon weakened
held up, headway after 9th, led 3 out, pushed out
mid-division, lost place 8th, mistake 10, tailed off and pulled up before next
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
took keen hold, with leader to 6th, weakened after 9, behind when pulled up before 10
towards rear, headway 10, soon ridden, weakened 4 out
Supreme Breeze can beat Strongtrooper, King of Mommur, and Be The Tops in the opening event on the card. Supreme Breeze carries a seven-pound penalty for his victory at Hexham 12 days ago but may be able to follow up now that he has finally regained the winning thread. The nine-year-old had not won for three years prior to that, but the slight drop back in trip should help in his bid to follow up before the handicapper scuppers his chances again. Strongtrooper has topweight to overcome and was a beaten favourite last time out at Market Rasen, while King of Mommur was well held by Punchy at Worcester but should fare better over this longer trip. Be The Tops has yet to score over fences and was a faller on his last visit here when sent off favourite. He still does not look badly weighted compared to his form over hurdles and if staying upright can prove to be a threat to Supreme Breeze who gets a narrow vote to add to his tally.
