A wide open novice hurdle and a narrow vote is given to Buddhi, Something Wells and Major Catch could provide most danger. Mark Pitman's charge has always been quite well regarded but has only shown modest ability so far. His most recent effort came in December when seventh behind Blue Teen, where he was going well for a long way. He looks type to improve with racing and in what is a pretty weak affair he could go close at a decent price. Something Wells made a pleasing British debut when third behind What A Vintage at Plumpton. He should have learnt from that experience and looks a major threat to all. Major Catch has been a model of consistency and has to be on the premises again this afternoon. Great Memories has shown little in two runs but is from a top yard and should be noted for any market move, however on this occasion we will side with Buddhi.
Major Catch (IRE) 7-4fav (11-3) Held up, headway to go 2nd 4 out, led 3 out, ridden and hit last, headed and not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Triple Mint (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (3) hvy in Feb.
Something Wells (FR) 9-4fav (11-5) Prominent, challenged 3 out, led soon after, driven and headed 2 out, no impression when mistake last, 3rd of 13, 7l behind What A Vintage (10-5) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (E) sft in Dec.
Waterloo Son (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Mid-division, mistake 3rd, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, 4th of 15, 8l behind Secured (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gf in Jan.
Buddhi (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, headway and chased leaders after 3rd, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 19, 15l behind Blu Teen (11-0) at Lingfield 2m nov hdl (D) sft in Dec.
Glen Omen (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Held up, headway over 7f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 17l behind Pangbourne (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Great Memories 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, effort 2 out, weakened after last, 4th of 10, 20l behind Raffaello (11-10) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Lyon 20-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 13th of 17, 20l behind Speed Venture (10-2) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Feb.
Thomo (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, upsides 4th, ridden approaching 7th, not much room soon after 3 out, one pace after left 3rd last, 3rd of 9, 16l behind Time Bandit (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f nov hdl (D) gf in Jun.
