chased leader, led after 2nd, mistake 5th, mistake and headed 7th, soon weakened, left poor 2nd 2 out
held up in touch, headway 5th, not much room soon after, ridden approaching 7th, weakened approaching next
held up in touch, headway after 5th, ridden to chase leader briefly after 7th, soon weakened
always in rear, lost touch from 7th, tailed off and pulled up 3 out
led, headed after 2nd, mistake 5th, led again 7th, ridden and 3 lengsh clear when stumbled badly and unseated rider 2 out
held up in touch, headway 5th, ridden to chase leader approaching 3 out, left in clear lead 2 out, ridden out
Pop Gun, a useful performer on the level for Barry Hills, hasn't exactly looked a natural over hurdles and even though he is open to improvement we prefer the credentials of Sunny Native, who showed more than enough in Ireland to suggest she has a small race in her. This contest fits that description and she can take care of the likes of Pop Gun, who should be well suited by this sort of trip having won on the flat at up to 14-furlongs. However, he didn't always look the easiest of rides on the and he may be one to treat with caution. Lancashire Lass has been well beaten in sellers (including when blinkered) and might not be good enough, while Aliabad has had plenty of chances in worse contests than this and, at the age of eight, it is hard to see him losing his maiden tag. Indian Beat has also failed to score in selling company and looks to have something to find, even at this lowly level. Penalta was of limited ability on the flat, but he does stay well and if there is to be an upset, he could provide it. But Sunny Native's form over timber is better than her rivals and she is taken to get of the mark.
