Midnight Appeal - 29th November 2014

Newbury    Bet365.com Handicap Chase (For the Fulke Walwyn Trophy)
2M 6F         12 runners
Jockey: Tom Bellamy            Trainer:  Alan King
Weight:  11-11

For the last couple of weeks I've been trying to find an experienced chaser to follow. After several failed auditions, I've settled on this Bay gelding. I watched it run at Haydock last weekend where he came 3rd and decided to make my decision after this run. He was in touch with the leaders all the way round running just off the pace. Got himself into a lovely position with 1/2 a mile to go and although 'Phone Home' was getting away from them, he was in a great position to challenge for the places. He didn't find the extra gear required and came 4th after being passed by 'Baby shine' and 'Bertie Boru' who finished like an express train to get the win. Looks an interesting horse to follow but having set off at 7/1 here, couldn't quite make the frame.