mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, stayed on same pace
keen, in touch, led 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened last
prominent to 5th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
prominent, hampered 4th, soon weakened
carried wide by loose horse after 1st, soon behind
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, not much room and hampered approaching 4th, ridden 4 out, weakened next
mid-division, hampered and unseated rider 4th
jumped right, led to 4 out, outpaced after next, kept on flat
behind, mistake and unseated rider 1st
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, hampered 4th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
held up, blundered 3rd, headway 5th, ridden and switched right approaching 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on
A tricky novice hurdle that may fall to Doce Vida, with It's Sunny, Mulligans Fool and Double Deal set to battle it out for the place money. Doce Vida was an impressive winner at Wetherby in January, form that has had it's ups and downs. Following that success he was well down the field in a much better race at Cheltenham and back against this type of opposition should collect. Its Sunny was a close second to Kindle Ball at Southwell in December, but that was moderate form and she needs to improve. Mulligans Fool put up a gallant display last week when third to Fast Mix in a competitive handicap at Plumpton and should be in the shake up. Double Deal was runner up to Geri Roulette at Newcastle last time and so is worthy of respect, however, in what is a trappy race Doce Vida is a tentative selection.