My Way de Solzen can put himself spot on for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle by lowering the colours of Faasel, with Prins Willem and The Persuader making for an interesting affair. My Way de Solzen has created a very favourable impression since coming over from France, winning three of his four starts. the five-year-old has been upped in grade steadily, and after finishing a creditable fifth to Marcel in the Tolworth Hurdle, it was no surprise when he bolted up in Listed company at Exeter next time. The pleasing thing was that he turned the tables on Marcel in no uncertain fashion, and has reportedly come out of that race well. Faasel has not been extended to rattle up a hat-trick since going hurdling, but he has been well placed and will find these mainly older opponents tougher. He was a decent sort on the Flat in Ireland though and is worth following through the season, if not today. Prince Willem got going too late when just held at Newbury last time, so he should not be totally underestimated, while the likes of The Persuader, Foodbroker Founder and Dunlea Dancer all have more to do. Alan King should have another Festival fancy in My Way de Solzen after today, and he should go there with another win under his belt.
My Way de Solzen (FR) 3-1 Led, quickened approaching 3 out, ridden after 3 out, clear 2 out, easily, won at Exeter 2m 1f lst nov hdl (A) gs beating Give Me Love by 27l, 6 ran.
Foodbroker Founder 4-1 Held up in touch, headway on bit approaching 2 out, challenging when hit last, ridden and ran on well flat, won at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (D) gs beating Master Mahogany by 6l, 14 ran.
Prins Willem (IRE) 11-4 Held up, headway 3rd, chased winner from next, ridden approaching 2 out, not fluent last, kept on flat, gaining near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Clear Thinking at Newbury 2m nov hdl (C) gs.
The Persuader (IRE) 5-1 Held up in touch, headway from 6th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, hit last, switched left flat, ran on well, won at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (D) gs beating Allumee by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Faasel (IRE) 1-5fav Tracked leaders, went 2nd approaching 3 out, led next, readily, won at Ayr 2m nov hdl (D) hvy beating Ambition Royal by 5l, 12 ran.
