chased leaders, ridden after 6th, one pace from 3 out
with leader, led 5th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, weakened next
always prominent, chased leader approaching 3 out, led 2 out, driven out
prominent, every chance 3 out, ridden after 2 out, hit last, not quickened
always prominent, led approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, one pace
held up and keen, headway 6th, no impression from 3 out
held up in rear, headway 5th, ridden and weakened after next
behind until pulled up before 5th
mid-division, headway after 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened after 2 out
always towards rear
held up, always behind
led to 5th, ridden and weakened after next
held up in rear, never on terms
very reluctant to race, always well tailed off, pulled up before 3 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
An interesting maiden hurdle can go to Commercial Flyer, who is given the vote of confidence over Easter Present, Crossbow Creek and Caora Bridge, who are all improving sorts that arrive here with fair claims today. However, so too does the selection after a couple of promising efforts in defeat that are working out well to date. Commercial Flyer travelled smoothly until a blunder late-on spoilt his chance on his debut at Chepstow just after Christmas but, considering that race produced the likes of subsequent winners, Meggies Gamble and Semi Precious, the form looks to be the most reliable on offer. An improved performance at Exeter saw the selection just touched off in a desperate finish after trying to make most of the running. More patient tactics are likely to be employed with Commercial Flyer today - which should be enough to see him hold enough back to repel the challenges of Easter Present and the rest at the finish.
