chased leaders to 8, behind from 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, blundered 6th, ridden and struggling from 8, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up well in rear, steady headway from 10th, tracked leading pair 3 out, closed on leader 2 out, led going well before last, ridden clear
raced in 7th and well off the pace, slow jumped 5th, blundered 9th, soon lost place and tailed off
always well behind, pecked 2nd, tailed off when pulled up 3 out
led and well clear from 3rd, came back to field before 2 out, weakened and headed before last, no impression
raced in 4th and well off pace, tracked leading pair 8, weakened before 2 out
chased clear leader to 5th, weakened and blundered 10th, pulled up before next
in touch, chased clear leader 5th to 10th, weakened before 4 out
in rear, struggling when blundered 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 9th
held up in touch, tracked clear leader 10th, mistake 3 out, weakened and blundered last
Hawk's Landing is proving frustrating to follow but is given another chance, with Nonantais and Monty's Double put forward as the main rivals. Jonjo O'Neill's gelding fell in the race won by the impressive Well Chief on his chasing debut. He wasn't a bad hurdler on his day but is expected by the yard to make a better chaser, so if his confidence hasn't taken too much of a knock he could very well bounce back and win this. Nonantais is rated slightly higher than the selection over hurdles so must be given a chance on his debut over the larger obstacles. Monty's Double could be the dark horse in the field, he hasn't raced for well over a year and he's making his debut over fences, however on the plus side he's from a shrewd yard and is certainly bred for the game, he is one to check out in the market. Sossus Vlei has also shown plenty of ability and is worth a second look, however on this occasion we will side with Hawk's Landing.
