mid-division, headway halfway to track leaders, effort approaching 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
tracked leader, led approaching 2 out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear, some headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, closed up 2 out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly
in touch, weakening when mistake 5th, soon behind
mid-division, dropped rear 3rd, never dangerous after
Nonrunner
Ardynagh can make a winning debut at the expense of Bollin Thomas, Dance Party and Sugarboy to name but three. This is not a particularly strong novice hurdle and with Howard Johnson having such apowerful string now thanks to Graham Wylie's cheque book, it would be no surprise if Ardynagh went in first time. He has yet to set foot on the racecourse, but his sire Aahsaylad had the distinction of beating the great One Man over hurdles, and of course won the Cesarewitch on the Flat as well. If Ardynagh has inherited any of that ability, then he must surely pay to follow. Bollin Thomas did not impress too mch on his timber debut at Market Rasen but had fair form on the level, while Dance Party, pulled up at the Lincolnshire track, went on to land a moderate affair at Sedgefield. Sugarboy was well beaten on his first styart for Milton Harris and Bramantino, successful on the Flat this term, needs to brush up his jumping on the evidence so far. Ardynagh looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to make an immediate impact.
