Jumped well, held up in 5th on inside, closer at 10th, smooth headway in 3rd before 3 out, led before next, clear between last 2, easily op 7/1 tchd 11/2
Led until 2nd, led again next until 4th, hit 8th, chased leader until ridden before 2 out, 2nd again run-in, no chance with winner, lost 2nd close home op 15/8 tchd 2/1
Bandsman (7/4), Watcombe Heights (3/1), Carlos Du Fruitier (11/2), Wolfcatcher (6/1), Captain Buck's (7/1), Braavos (12/1), Utility (25/1)
BANDSMAN looks to have a strong chance of maintaining his unbeaten record over fences by taking this seven runner affair. The selection represents the in form yard of Dan Skelton (9/31) and he can see off Carlos Du Fruitier who is making his chasing debut on this occasion. Watcombe Heights ran well over hurdles last time and can take third on his first start over fences.