in touch, headway 11th, ridden and left 2nd 3 out, no chance with winner approaching last
held up in touch, headway approaching 9th, mistake next, left in lead 3 out, ridden after next, drew clear flat
held up towards rear, lost touch approaching 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
tracked leaders, reminders after 8th, blundered and unseated rider 10th
held up towards rear, fell 11th
held up, headway 11th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next
led, headed approaching 9th, ridden after 11th, weakened 13th, tailed off
with leader, led 9th, narrow leader when fell 3 out
held up, steady headway 12th, mistake 14th, soon weakened, tailed off
A tricky race to get involved in and one that should be viewed with an eye to the future as most of these have plenty to learn about the chasing game. Pontius had useful form over hurdles but has failed to complete over fences in two outings so far - thus may be best left alone for the time being whilst he gets to grips with his new venture. Sleight of Hand also has the same profile and may be best saved for another day if he fares better this time around. Hotters should be winning races in time and showed he is going the right way when staying on over a slightly longer trip at Folkestone last time out. However, the hurdles form of Hersov is far to solid to ignore at this level and he looks to have been found a good opportunity here.
