Seven starts over fences have yielded a win, two seconds and two thirds. Well short of his best when a distant third of four at Bangor in September and presumably had a problem there as he has not been seen since.. His well being must be taken on trust, but he is the pick on chasing form and should be hard to beat.
A record of only one win in 23 starts over fences hardly inspires confidence and official ratings suggest he has a mountain to climb. Connections seem to have spotted an opportunity to grab some place money.
Formerly a useful hurdler, he made a winning chasing debut in a three-runner event at Towcester in March before being touched off by a 33-1 shot at Hereford next time. He has still to convince he will be a force over the larger obstacles and may have to settle for the runner-up spot..
Forecasts
Shelford (4/7), Net Work Rouge (11/8), Next Exit (22/1)
NET WORK ROUGE returns from a lengthy absence, but is good enough to take this if all is well. Shelford has not impressed on his two starts over fences and may follow him home.