chased leaders, chased winner approaching 3 out, soon ridden, no impression
took keen hold in rear, led approaching 5th, hit 10th, clear when hit last, ran on well
in touch, hit 1st, took closer order 8th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next
chased leader, blundered and unseated rider 1st
chased leader, jumped slow and lost place 2nd, soon behind, tailed off from 7th, pulled up before 4 out
led, headed approaching 5th, mistake 5th, driven and struggling from 8th, no impression from 3 out
Much the best of these over hurdles, Tyneandthyneagain should be too good for his rivals today and is given the vote over Rutledge Red and the unexposed Hurlers Cross. The last mentioned has only raced once previously under rules when a creditable third in a novices' hurdle at Perth but the former Irish point-to-point winner should do better over the larger obstacles and cannot be dismissed lightly on his chasing debut. Malcolm Jefferson¿s Rutledge Red, who showed progressive form over timber last term, holds more solid claims but was a faller on his chase debut when returning at Stratford last month. Tyneandthyneagain was similarly progressive over hurdles last term, the highlight coming when landing a competitive handicap hurdle at Doncaster in March, but failed to impress when tried over fences. The gelding is sure to have been well schooled by trainer Richard Guest for his return and, with the stable in such cracking form at present; he looks the one to be on. The remainder look a pretty moderate bunch, so we are happy to side with Tyneandthyneagain to make a winning return.