tracked leading pair, went 2nd approaching 4 out, led on bit, 2 out, soon pushed clear, very easily
led to 7th, 3rd when fell 4 out
tracked leader, led 7th, driven along after 3 out, strongly pressed when mistake and headed 2 out, beaten when hit last
held up in 4th, hampered and unseated rider 4 out
soon tailed off, left distant 3rd 4 out
Nonrunner
Back in novice company Osako D'Ary has claims, however it is Prince De Bersy who gets the nod ahead of Lyceum and Osprey View. Lyceum has got to be respected now dropped in grade and coming across the water for a novices' hurdle. This ground looks sure to suit more than the bog last time out and he should go well, however Prince De Bersy can get back to winning ways. David Pipe has got his horses running better in recent weeks and the selection looks sure to appreciate the drop in trip today. Quick ground suits and he gets the nod. Osprey View has claims if back on song especially as he likes Uttoxeter, whilst Osako D'Airy stays well and could get involved in the finish. Quarry Town is improving with every start but has plenty to find, whilst Postmaster is unexposed but looks outclassed. A good race this, and Prince De Bersy can score.
Lyceum (GER) 20-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Muirhead (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hdl Grd 1 (1) hvy.
Osprey View (IRE) 7-2 (11-6) Prominent, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 42l behind Lightning Strike (11-0) at Haydock 2m lst nov hdl (1) gs in Nov.
Prince De Bersy (FR) 14-1 (9-7) Held up, headway after 9th, ridden 3 out, one pace from next, 4th of 9, 15l behind Sonnyanjoe (10-0) at Cheltenham 3m 1f lst hcp hdl (1) gd in Nov.
Postmaster 22-1 (11-0) Held up well in rear, headway approaching 3 out, went 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Ohana (10-4) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Welsh Guard (USA) 100-1 (10-7) Soon tailed off, always behind, 11th of 16, well behind Helens Vision (10-4) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (3) gs.
Osako D'airy (FR) 2-1fav (11-7) With leader, led 4th, ridden 2 out weakening when headed last, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Sebastiano (11-0) at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy.
Quarry Town (IRE) 13-8fav (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders 2 out, led last, pushed out, won at Ludlow 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov beating Mealagh Valley (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
