tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened from 5 out
always behind, tailed off from 4 out
tracked leader, ridden to lead 2 out, clear before last, kept on well
led, blundered 3 out, headed 2 out, kept on and held run-in
VALUE AT RISK is the best of these over timber and won a Grade 2 hurdle at Fairyhouse in March. He faded in the closing stages of a comeback run when fourth at Uttoxeter, the first time he’s completed over fences, but Dan Skelton’s charge should be sharper for this. The remainder make their chasing debuts and Hunters Hoof needs to get back on track having ran poorly since winning over hurdles at Aintree over a year ago while Wishing And Hoping has won twice over timber and the latter pair make more appeal than Just Georgie.
Hunters Hoof (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Held up, outpaced 4 out, well beaten before next, 11th of 15, dist behind Whataknight (11-0) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Just Georgie 9-2cfav (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, one pace and never dangerous, 4th of 10, 20l behind General Mahler (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Value At Risk 4-7fav (11-4) Led, ridden after 4 out, headed next, 4th and weakening last, 4th of 6, 12 1/2l behind Cottersrock (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (3) gs in Oct.
Wishing And Hoping (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, not fluent and struggling 7th, well beaten next, pulled up after 3 out, at Warwick 2m 5f (1) hvy in Jan.
