raced keen, held up towards rear, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up in rear, headway 7th, ridden and led 3 out, headed last, hampered flat, no extra close home
close up, led 4th, headed 8th, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
close up, mistake 5th, lost place soon after, ridden over 2 out, headway approaching last, ran on flat, led close home
held up in touch, led 8th, headed 3 out, weakened approaching last (wore cheek pieces)
headway 4th to go prominent, ridden 8th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, headway 3 out, ridden and led approaching last, hung left flat, headed close home
led, headed 8th, soon ridden and weakened
Mr McDuff had taken twelve attempts before getting off the mark at Worcester last time out but his trainer reportedly said that it had taken him a while to find out his ideal trip. He's in another modest contest today and the handicapper only asking him to carry six pounds extra, he is selected as the TEAMtalk pick for the nightcap. Strong Arrow is better known as a chaser these days and attempts to make hay off a lower rating. Ferdy Murphy is not in form at present and his horses are best watched at the moment. Meltonian is not without a hope in this race. His second to Homeleigh Mooncoin represented his best effort for some time - it is perhaps a little unfortunate that the handicapper saw fit to shove him up 3lbs for it. Jokers Charm has his first run over hurdles for two years - the booking of Guest is interesting but his better chasing performances appear to be on a softer surface.