mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, kept on same pace
keen, tracked leader, led after 3f, joined 3f out, ridden and ran on final furlong
pulled hard, held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
close up, ridden 3f out, chased winner entering final furlong, kept on same pace
close up, ridden and weakened over 3f out
held up in rear, behind from 6f out
pulled hard, held up mid-division, some headway over 3f out, ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led 3f at steady pace and keen, chased winner after, ridden to join winner and every chance from 3f out, one pace final furlong
Not a lot of form under rules to go upon so the token pick is Hilly Gale versus What A Buzz and Crashtown Hall. The selection hails from a yard that are known for enjoying particular success in this sphere and with Jamie Moore booked for the ride, hopes are high on debut. What A Buzz has the edge of experience and was well backed on debut. He lost no caste in defeat and will be no pushover at this level. Crashtown Hall shaped with a degree of promise in a Newbury bumper and has to be considered in the event of market support. Divvys Dream is out of a staying family and is one to watch with a view to the future. Clevermansam is related to a number of winning hurdlers and similar comments apply. Velvet Blu makes some interest on breeding while Doran's Express, who is a half-brother to Hibernian, makes most appeal of the rest. A difficult race to assess without reference to the market and in the absence of that information, Hilly Gale is recommended.
Act Gold (GER) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division, struggling final 5f, 12th of 18, well behind Schiehallion (11-0) at Newbury 2m 4yo nhf (4) hvy in Nov.
Crashtown Hall (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, pushed along from 4f out, ridden and no impression on leaders from 4f out, no danger after, 6th of 12, 17l behind Joyryder (11-4) at Newbury 2m nhf (5) gs in Mar.
Divvys Dream Environment Friend gelding, half-brother to winning jumper Lazy But Lively.
Doran's Express (IRE) Supreme Leader gelding, half-brother to winning bumper/hurdler Frances Street.
Musical Chairs (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always rear division, 15th of 18, 44l behind Imperial Commander (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m nhf (4) gs in Oct.
Velvet Blu Environment Friend filly out of Bit of A Bird.
Clevermansam Tragic Role gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Arceye.
