chased leader and keen, led 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakening when not much room approaching 2 out
always behind, tailed off from 5th
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
led, headed 5th, weakened next
mid-division, weakened from 4 out
mistakes, chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, led last, ran on under pressure
in touch, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on under pressure flat
held up mid-divison, headway 5th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before next
took keen hold, held up behind, never dangerous, pulled up before 2 out
held up in touch, led after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, headed last, ran on
mid-division, pushed along approaching 5th, soon struggling
held up mid-division, weakened from 5th
in rear, soon pushed along, detached from 3rd, tailed off and pulled up before 5th
mid-division, weakened after 4th, soon tailed off
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 3 out
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
Quite a competitive novice hurdle that could go the way of Garde Champetre, with Mister Mustard and Guarded Secret put forward as the main dangers. The selection is held in very high regard by his connections and was well supported when making his debut behind easy winner big Moment. The conditions were atrocious on that occasion and we should see an improved performance this afternoon. Guarded Secret got off the mark at the first time of asking when easily accounting for some moderate animals at Uttoxeter, his jumping was a bit sketchy in that event but he is another who will come on for the experience. Mister Mustard is quite well exposed and has shown enough ability in bumpers and hurdles to be a major threat. Of the newcomers Grande Jete is trained by the in form Nicky Henderson and is worth a look in the market, however Garde Champetre has a big reputation and can repay his followers.
