tracked leaders, slightly hampered 3 out, led next, ridden clear
jumped left, led until 2nd, tracked leader, ridden approaching 3 out, soon one pace, went out badly left last
jumped left, always towards rear
left in lead 2nd, took keen hold, ridden approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, faded from last
jumped left, mid-division, badly hampered 2nd, weakened quickly after 5th
towards rear, some late progress, never a danger
leading when very green and unseated rider 2nd
held up towards rear, some headway under pressure after 5th, weakened 3 out
mid-division until weakened 3 out
chased leaders, hampered 2nd, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
Division One of the novices hurdle can go the way of COPPER BLEU, but there's expected to be some support too for Phar Again and Quaddick Lake. The selection, a ¿155,000 purchase earlier in the year, has already won over hurdles, and will be fresh following a 6 month lay-off. Phillip Hobbs knows what it takes to win this race, having been successful three times in the last 10 years. Quaddick Lake looks the pick of the trio of David Pipe runners. A point to point winner, he's still learning about hurdling. Phar Again won't want it too soft. It could be significant he's Emma Lavelle's only runner on the card. The market should be watched for any significant support, but we think that first home will be Copper Bleu.
Weather Front 4-1 (10-7) Held up in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out, led last, ridden out, won at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in May beating Danehill Silver (10-5) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Bob Shilling (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, hung right and ridden 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 10, 49l behind Crow Spinney (10-4) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) sft in Sept.
Daring Approach (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Led to after 6th, ridden 7th, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 17l behind Bremen (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Lancer Scott 20-1 (10-9) Chased leader, led approaching 6th, headed 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 8l behind Dancing Mist (10-9) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Sept.
Petroglyph 100-1 (10-12) In touch early, mid-division, weakened 8th, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Fresh Air And Fun (11-0) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (3) sft in Sept.
Phar Again (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Held up, ridden after 7th, weakened after next, last of 8, well behind Forest Pennant (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Quaddick Lake (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Mid-division until weakened after 5th, 11th of 13, well behind Crescent Island (11-4) at Newbury 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Sea Robber (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Always in the rear, 5th of 7, well behind Qulinton (10-2) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy in Mar.
Sweet World 7-2 (9-5) Led, hung right from over 2f out, headed 2f out, soon beaten and weakened, eased over 1f out, 8th of 9, 41l behind Siryena (8-0) at Brighton 1m 2f clm (6) gd in Sept (Flat).
Thirtythreeblack (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leader 7f, remained handy, weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 39l behind Knockara Beau (11-9) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (4) gd in May.
Cherryficial (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Held up, weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Option Money (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Aug.
Lustara 100-1 (10-7) Behind from 4th, badly hampered and unseated rider 2 out in race won by Nothing Is Forever (10-10) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May, 15 ran.
Copper Bleu (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up, chased leaders 7f out, led 3f out, led over 1f out when hung left, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 20, 10l behind Honest John (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr.
