mid-division, headway 6th, chased winner approaching 3 out, ridden when hit 2 out, no extra last
held up towards rear, headway after 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, not fluent 6th, soon weakened, tailed off
held up in rear, not fluent 1st, ridden 7th, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, mistake 2nd, headway 6th, weakened after next
soon in mid-division, not fluent 3rd, hampered on bend soon after, headway 7th, weakening when mistake 3 out
led until mistake 2nd, led 3rd to 4th, chased winner until approaching 3 out, weakened well before 2 out
with leader, led 2nd to 3rd, led 4th, hit 2 out, soon ridden and edged left, stayed on well
jumped left and not fluent, always in rear, lost touch after 5th, tailed off
prominent, lost place briefly after 7th, weakened 3 out
RYDE BACK gets the nod in the opener and she is taken to prevail over Asturienne and Naughty Naughty. Nicky Henderson is in red hot form right now and Ryde Back makes plenty of appeal. She won a bumper at this track when last seen out in March and she looks as though she should shape into a decent hurdler. She is upped in trip which will also be a plus for her and she looks the one to beat. Asturienne made a winning debut over hurdles last month when she won in emphatic fashion. She clearly has plenty of ability and she has to be respected. Naughty Naughty finished well behind Asturienne in that race but on these terms Brendan Powell's filly should be much more competitive. My Rebecca shaped with a bit of promise in a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbott back in April and if she can improve on her seasonal return then she is not without hope. This looks a good opportunity for Ryde Back who gets our pick.
Asturienne 13-8fav (10-10) Held up in touch, led approaching 2 out driven clear approaching last, won at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Oct beating Naughty Naughty (10-10) by 11l, 15 ran.
Desert Pearl 66-1 (10-5) Took keen hold in mid-division, hung right from 5th, soon in rear, tailed off 7th, 8th of 10, well behind Chamirey (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy.
Emmaslegend 33-1 (10-12) In touch, chased winner over 4f out to over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Banjaxed Girl (10-12) at Warwick 2m N H flat (5) gd.
Joking Aside (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) In touch, weakened over 5f out, 8th of 11, well behind Aiteen Thirtythree (11-2) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
My Rebecca 33-1 (11-0) Held up, some headway 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 11l behind Opatja (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Naughty Naughty 33-1 (10-10) Held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, chased winner approaching next, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 15, 11l behind Asturienne (10-10) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Penny Queen 25-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, weakened between last 2, 6th of 15, 22l behind Asturienne (10-10) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Ryde Back 1-2fav (10-9) Chased leader until 5f out, pushed along 3f out, went 2nd again over 2f out, ran on under pressure to lead towards finish, won at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar beating Kaycee (10-8) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Tasty Tarn Bob's Return mare out of Mistress Star.
Willow Wren 16-1 (10-7) Always prominent, led 3f out, ridden when pressed from 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Uttoxeter 2m N H flat lst (6) gd in Mar beating Empress Orchid (10-7) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
