towards rear, close up from halfway, ridden 3 out, one pace from next
tracked leaders, ridden and behind from 3 out, kept on strongly flat to lead close home
held up, always behind
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 2 out
chased leader 2 out, led going well flat, ridden and headed close home
in touch, ridden and weakened quickly from halfway, behind when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leader, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from next
led, drew 10 lengths approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, headed and weakened flat
Occam won a novices Handicap Hurdle last time out at Bangor in comfortable style and although he has a penalty for that win he is confidently expected to score. Ashnaya ran well behind Taffs Well last time out when second and if he reproduces that effort he will go close. Magic Box also won well last time out and he to should take a hand in the finish if the ground remains on the fast side. Desperate Measures has also shown a modicum of ability over hurdles and is worth noting in the market.