held up, headway approaching 6th, soon ridden, kept on one pace
badly hampered and brought down 3rd
prominent, led approaching 4th, headed next, weakened quickly
behind, badly hampered 3rd, headway 5th, ridden approaching next, soon weakened
prominent, ridden approaching 6th, stayed on
in touch, headway approaching 5th, ridden next, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led 5th, ridden and headed after next, soon weakened
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, ridden and every chance 2 out, soon weakened
jumped badly right and unseated rider 1st
badly hampered and brought down 1st
held up, headway 5th, led after 2 out, soon ridden, ran on well flat
behind, headway approaching 6th, ridden approaching last, stayed on flat, never nearer
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden and every chance last, ran on well flat
mid-division, ridden and lost place 5th, rallied approaching last, kept on flat
mid-divison, headed 5th, ridden approaching next, soon weakened
Nicky Henderson, who had five entered in this at the five-day stage, relies on Tollbrae. The six-year-old showed enough on his debut over timber to suggest he can make his mark over the smaller obstacles before going chasing. He may have most to fear from Spud One, who attracted plenty of support on his debut over hurdles at Doncaster. He was somewhat disappointing that day, but there may have been an excuse as he hung badly up the straight. Lucky Do, who hails from a stable in form, can be expected to have improved for his first effort over timber, while Henry Daly's hurdling debutante Travellers Heir is one to keep an eye on.
