led until after 2nd, chased leaders, every chance 3 out, stayed on one pace
took keen hold, in touch, jumped left 3rd, every chance 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up, effort approaching 3 out, weakened before 2 out
in touch, led 3 out, soon clear, not fluent 2 out, mistake last, eased near finish
took keen hold, tracked leader, led after 2nd, came wide straight, headed 3 out, no impression on winner when hit 2 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, some headway when mistake 2 out, no impression when mistake last
held up in touch, took closer order after 5th, every chance 3 out, weakened before 2 out
held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, hampered 3rd, lost place approaching 3 out
in touch, lost place 3rd, stayed on from 2 out, never near leaders
Nonrunner
Christian von der Ecke¿s Avanche is making his debut and is best watched in the market. Tony McCoy, as is often the case with von der Ecke is booked to take the ride. Shady Grey, fifth in a novice hurdle last time at Uttoxeter behind Castanet, is taking a drop in grade and must be respected, while Kings Rock belied his starting price when finishing fourth in a conditional jockeys¿ handicap hurdle at Wetherby, although he was beaten a long way. Devito, beaten only a length and a half in a similar contest at Chepstow is one to consider but the selection is Think Quick. He ran in a selling hurdle at Chepstow last time and was staying on in eye-catching style at the finish and went down by only a short head to Margaret¿s Wish. That was only his second outing and he looks to be progressive. He can take this.
