in touch, weakened from 3 out
prominent, led 2nd, headed after next, led again 5th, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, led after 3 out, soon ridden, jumped left and headed 2 out, no extra flat
led to 2nd, remained prominent, ridden to lead 2 out, ran on well
held up and keen, hit 1st, behind from halfway, pulled up after 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 4th, behind when fell 5th
prominent, led after 3rd, headed 5th, hit next, soon weakened
held up, went 2nd after 3 out, ridden approaching next, soon weakened
held up and keen, badly hampered 2nd, never dangerous
towards rear, jumped badly right 2nd and 3rd, never a factor
Another competitive affair but the TEAMtalk selection is Bushido. The gelding from the Sue Smith yard was a good second behind Sunridge Fairy in a claimer on only his second run over hurdles that form has been franked since, and he will be hard to beat with conditions again in his favour. Rotuma won over eight furlongs on the flat and has shown a modicum of ability over hurdles in similar contests this looks easier and this sharper track should help as his pedigree is not full of stamina. Arms Acrossthesea has also shown a modicum of ability over hurdles but he has had plenty of chances and he has weakened approaching the last on more than one occasion. Far Pavilions was the best of these on the flat and if his stamina lasts out he will be a danger to all. Itcanbedone Again is from a yard in good form and he showed enough on his debut over hurdles when sixth behind Nas Na Riogh at Sandown to suggest he can win a race of this nature. The remainder do not stand out on breeding and those that have run need to improve on all known form to score.
