tracked leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed last, weakened flat
headway after 4 out, ridden and every chance when blundered last, soon beaten
pushed along and outpaced 4 out, ridden 3 out, rallying when hit next, left in lead last, all out
with leader, led approaching 5th, ridden 3 out, weakened next
held up, headway 4 out, ridden next, soon weakened
led, headed approaching 5th, ridden approaching 4 out, no impression when hampered last
prominent, reminders after 4th, hit next, ridden after 4 out, led when fell last
some headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching next, soon no impression
ridden and weakened from 4 out, tailed off
in touch until ridden and weakened from 4 out
held up in rear, hit 2nd, headway 3 out, ridden approaching next, hung left flat, stayed on
mid-division until lost place after 4th, no danger after 6th
towards rear, hit 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up towards rear, behind from 4 out
Trained Bythe Best who has been in fair form on the flat of late is taken to bounce back to form over hurdles, the gelding from the Martin Pipe yard was disappointing when last seen in this sphere when well beaten behind Texas Ranger at Fontwell on faster grounder this softer ground will help and his stable is beginning to hit top form now. Gypsy ran well last time out when second behind Central Committee at Sedgefield, being caught close home he will appreciate the shorter trip and will not be far away with a good conditional booked. Rocky Island was also in good form last season winning similar contests he goes on any ground but he will find this tougher off what looks a high mark. Royal Plum is well in on his best form but he has two ways of running and his best form is on fast ground. Sadler's Secret ran well when second behind The Bongo Man last time out on firm ground but he will find conditions a lot more testing here. Old Feathers is from a top yard and is well weighted on his best form and a market move would be significant. The remainder will need to improve on there latest form to score.