behind, plugged on in modest 5th from 3 out, never involved
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 7th, went 2nd before the last, kept on same pace run-in, no chance with winner
chased winner until 5th, chased leaders, weakened before 7th, soon behind, tailed off
bumped 1st, chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, chance 3 out, 4th and one pace after
mistakes, chased leaders on outside, went right 1st and 4th, not fluent next, weakened 6th
mostly jumped well, made all, hit 2 out, came clear between last 2, unchallenged
held up towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, 6th and no chance when fell 3 out
never fluent and jumped left, raced awkwardly and always in rear, tailed off
chased leaders, went 2nd 5th, every chance 3 out until before next, lost 2nd before the last, kept on same pace
A potentially-informative first division of this novice hurdle sees a renewal of hostilities between Enniscoffey Oscar and IF THE CAP FITS, second and fourth in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April. Only a neck separated the pair that day and Harry Fry’s charge may take his revenge with Emma Lavelle’s promising ex-pointer likely to thrive when tackling further. Station Master has also won between the flags and made a winning start under Rules at Aintree in May but might need his first run for Kim Bailey. Blu Cavalier is also having his first run for a new yard but fitness is unlikely to be an issue, though this looks an above-average race for the time of year.
Aero Majestic (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, plugged on to take modest 4th flat, no chance with leaders, 4th of 12, 18 1/4l behind Treackle Tart (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gs in Sep.
Blu Cavalier 4-1 (11-7) Took keen hold, held up, last 8f out, headway and switched right 2f out, 4th over 1f out, no impression on front pair, 4th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Ridgeway Flyer (11-0) at Ludlow 2m (4) gd in Mar.
Dave The Rave (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division, took keen hold on outer, pushed along over 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Sam Spinner (10-8) at Catterick 2m mdn (6) sft in Feb.
Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along and steady headway from over 3f out, driven 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on well inside final 100 yards, took 2nd close home, no impression on winner, 2nd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Lalor (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gd in Apr.
Golden Sunrise (IRE) 3-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along, green and lost place over 8f out, closed over 5f out, outpaced and held in 4th final 2f, 4th of 6, 6 3/4l behind Larry (10-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn (6) gs in Feb.
If The Cap Fits (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, effort 3f out, chasing leaders 2f out, edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 19, 2 3/4l behind Lalor (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gd in Apr.
Lake Placid 66-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 5th of 6, dist behind Arthington (10-8) at Stratford 2m (4) gs in May.
Menapian (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Chased leaders 12f, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up on home turn, at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (6) sft in Jan.
Snazz Man Beat All gelding out of Ela D'argent.
Station Master (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Held up, headway over 5f out, 2nd 4f out, led 3f out, clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Aintree 2m 1f (3) gd in May beating Aptly Put (11-12) by 11l, 10 ran.
