mid-division, headway approaching 5th, ridden after 3 out, one pace from next
behind, headway approaching 3 out, 5th and beaten when fell 2 out
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened quickly
in touch, jumped slightly right handed, led 3 out, clear next, easily
held up, headway approaching 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd at last, no chance with winner
towards rear, effort approaching 3 out, weakened approaching next
chased leaders, went 2nd and hit 5th, weakened approaching next
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, hit last, one pace flat
behind, headway approaching 3 out, ridden next, kept on, never reached leaders
mid-division, mistake 4th, headway 5th, led briefly approaching 3 out, weakening when slightly hampered 2 out
chased leader to approaching 5th, weakened 3 out
Beamish Prince gets a tentative vote over Arrayou, Vivid Imagination and newcomer Dusky Warbler. The latter comes from a stable that currently houses some very good juvenile hurdlers so he is worth noting in the market. Gary Moore's charge was successful on the Flat here two years ago and has his first start since contesting a Listed event in France for Michael Bell last October. However, his main rivals all have fitness and experience on their sides, including Beamish Prince who may be up to defying a penalty. Outclassed behind Astronomic at Haydock, he won as he liked at Wetherby next time and will have no problems handling the testing conditions today. Point-to-point winner Vivid Imagination disappointed over fences at Folkestone and did not impress when put back over timber last time and is worth opposing despite coming from a top yard. Arrayou scored here in December but ran badly in first-time blinkers at Chepstow last time. That was hotter company than today's though and he should not be left out of calculations. Beamish Prince has been fairly consistent though and a small wager on him is recommended.
