tracked leaders in 3rd, hit 1st, left 2nd approaching 10th, ridden to lead 2 out, edged left flat all out
held up in rear, hit 5 out, ridden next, soon weakened
tracked leader, led 3rd, pulled up for 10th
led, headed 3rd, tracked leader, left in lead approaching 10th, ridden and headed 2 out, ran on towards finish
Naunton Brook can land the Handicap chase at the expense of Rosie Redman. Naunton Brook is fairly agricultural in his fencing technique but he does have plenty of heart in a battle and he demonstrated this admirably in his recent Warwick win. He looks the type who could run up a sequence and should not be missed here. Rosie Redman can be relied upon to run her usual race. The mare has proved to be pretty versatile in the past over hurdles and chase fences and her backers can be confident that as her best performances have come when small fields are present, she will give the likely favourite something to think about. Lazy But Lively is plenty exposed at this level and is arguably best when the mud is hock deep. Just In Debt is probably being campaigned with the National in mind although Martin Todhunter's team have sent out a couple of winners in the last few days. Naunton Brook looks to have too much class for these and can quickly follow-up.
