made all, ridden approaching 3 out, not fluent last, edged right flat, driven out
tracked winner, pushed and weakened quickly 7th, soon tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out
ridden 4 out, no impression from next
pushed along 9th, weakened after 4 out
held up in rear, headway under pressure approaching 3 out, effort next, no extra last
held up in rear, mistake 2nd, ridden 4 out, some headway next, one pace from 3 out
towards rear, headway 7th, pushed along and outpaced from 4 out
tracked leaders, headway 5th, ridden and mistake 3 out, one pace
in touch, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, switched left and chance last, one pace flat
held up, headway 7th, ridden after 4 out, effort next, one pace from 2 out
These fences have played havoc with far better chasing prospects than this bunch and this is not a race to get too involved with. Sir Walter won a similarly low-key affair over hurdles at Warwick a couple of months ago and proved to be an adaptable character last term. If he can translate his form to fences he should go close; but any rain would be a big plus for him. Polish Pilot negotiated a safe round last time and should have learnt from the experience. The Norman Mason-trained Jamorin Dancer is another to consider following a respectable effort at Wetherby last time. But a minimum stakes approach is advised.
