close up in 3rd when blundered and fell 13th
close up in 4th when brought down 13th
chased winner, took narrow lead 3 out, 1 length clear jumping last, driven and not quicken flat
led until headed narrowly 3 out, jumped left 2 out, 1 length down jumping last, quickened flat and ran on well
Lord Youky (FR) Didn't beaten much to win two novice hurdles at Hereford and Southwell this season; interesting that he is put into handicap company for his first start over fences.
Long Lunch (IRE) Ran well until a mistake five out seemed to knock the stuffing out of him on recent chase debut at Kempton; looks well treated on best of hurdles form on handicap debut.
Garolsa (FR) No real encouragement from reappearance outing; more exposed than most of these.
Maxie McDonald (IRE) Races off a 13lb higher mark than when successful at Worcester in July; creditable second behind Phar From A Fiddle on first start since (last month) but faces a difficult task off new mark.