jumped well, led, headed 11th, not fluent 2 out, one pace flat
always going well, tracked leader, led 11th, soon clear, very easily
held up in touch, very bad mistake and almost unseated rider 6th, soon behind
ridden after 11th, stayed on approaching last, no chance with winner
in rear, slight mistake 8th, soon behind
Allimac has taken well to fences and was recording his second win when running on well to account for a moderate field at Ludlow last time. He was prone to the odd mistake, however, and if Isio takes to fences he could take all the beating. Nicky Henderson's charge was a very smart novice hurdler, having won three times and been beaten narrowly in a Grade 2 event here at Kempton. Isio's ability to handle fences has to be taken on trust, but his trainer is sure to have schooled him well, and, in receipt of ten pounds from his main rival he gets a confident vote from TEAMtalk. Shareef and Couloir may struggle on what they have shown over hurdles, while Johnlegood also faces a stiff task, but could be the type to make a fair chaser in time.
