led, soon clear, ridden and headed after 3 out, four lengths down and weakening when fell 2 out
in touch, went 2nd 7th, led after 2 out, left clear 2 out, easily
chased leader to 7th, weakened approaching 4 out
held up, mistake 4th, weakened 6th
in touch, pushed along after 7th, weakened 4 out, took poor 2nd flat
held up, went third 4 out, soon outpaced, ridden when left 2nd 2 out, soon weakened
An interesting novice chase with some top class contenders including East Tycoon and Ulundi among them with the vote going to the last named. Ulundi has won in top class company on the flat and over hurdles and has his debut over fences this afternoon. Although his flat and hurdle form has dwindled slightly over the past months he is relatively lightly raced and if taking to the bigger obstacles will take all the beating. East Tycoon again is lightly raced and rated 124 over hurdles. He also has his first run in public over fences but without a run since December of last year may mean he will improve for the run. Master T looks exposed in this grade although he will win some day and Russian Court will need to be in top shape to get in the winners enclosure. So for the winner we return to Ulundi.
