chased leaders to 6th, soon behind
held up, headway approaching 7th, soon ridden and one pace
headway approaching 7th, led 3 out and not fluent, ridden approaching last, headed and no extra flat
some headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
prominent and keen, led briefly 3rd, headed next, ridden after 7th, weakening when blundered 2 out
headway approaching 7th, soon ridden, weakened from 3 out
led, headed briefly 3rd, headed 7th, soon hard ridden, stayed on
held up, ridden after 7th, kept on same pace
ridden and weakened after 7th
chased leaders to 5th, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, led 7th, headed approaching next, soon ridden, stayed on well to lead flat, ridden out
always behind, tailed off from 7th
always behind, tailed off when pulled up after 7th
A wide open handicap here in which many can be given chances, but the TEAMtalk selection is Stormhill Stag. The gelding from the Richard Lee yard was a model of consistency last season and would be hard to beat on his final run last season when third behind Galapiat De Mesnil over fences at Chepstow. He is well weighted over hurdles and he is proven on the ground. Kedge Anchor Man rates the danger as he has already had a run this season when second behind Dutch Dyane. He to will go on the ground and is a danger to all with his young jockey taking off a handy 7lbs. Rift Valley was unbeaten all last season but he has no form on ground this soft and for that reason he is readily opposed. Bak To Bill was a fair third behind Camp Nou last time out under similar conditions and has definite place claims although he may be slightly to high in the handicap to win. Emphatic was a fair second behind behind Tik-A-Tai at Fontwell last time out and that horse has since run well at Haydock in a better race. East Hill was a fine forth behind Calling Brave last time out and he could go well off what looks a lenient mark. The remainder need to improve on there latest form to score.