tracked leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, led next, ridden approaching last, kept on well
tracked clear leader, led after 5th, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened after next
held up, hit 4th, headway after 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, every chance last, soon ridden, kept on and held towards finish
led, clear until pushed along 5th, soon headed, hit 6th, weakened approaching next
Katchit can take this affair at the expense of Mobaasher and Degas Art. The selection has been well backed for the Champion Hurdle during the last seven days and realistically, he would need to win this numerically weak affair in order to be holding any chances of glory at Prestbury Park. Mobaasher finished behind Katchit when the pair met in April. He will have the benefit of a run under his belt. Degas Art is a previous winner at the course. He barely stays this trip but has to be in with a chance if they crawl through the opening mile. Is It Me has looked regressive of late and the one time Triumph Hurdle fancy has to find plenty of improvement to be taking this race. Katchit looks to have all the ticks in the right boxes and is likely to be priced accordingly.
Katchit (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, stayed on strongly, won at Aintree 2m nov hdl Grd 1 (1) gd in Apr beating Punjabi (11-0) by 4l, 12 ran.
Mobaasher (USA) 10-1 (11-10) Held up, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 36l behind Gwanako (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4yo hcp hdl (2) gd.
Degas Art (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4th, hit 5th, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, one pace after, 3rd of 12, 12l behind Katchit (11-0) at Aintree 2m nov hdl Grd 1 (1) gd in Apr.
Is It Me (USA) 14-1 (10-7) Led, headed 3 out, ridden 2 out, weakened, 6th of 12, 13l behind Gwanako (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4yo hcp hdl (2) gd.
