chased leaders, chased winner throughout, stayed on
chased leaders, lost place 3 out
behind, headway 7th, one pace from 2 out
held up, mistake 4th and 5th, weakening when blundered 2 out
held up in touch, lost place 6th
held up, headway 7th, went 2nd next, led approaching 2 out, stayed on well
chased leaders, went 2nd after 5th, ridden 7th, lost pace next
led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, lost place 6th
held up behind, mistake 4th, tailed off when fell 2 out
Souriceau looks worth taking on in this novices' hurdle and we will do so with Bulwark who is preferred to Pop. The selection ran with plenty of promise on his first try over hurdles at Warwick last time. This drop in trip should suit and he looks the value call. Souriceau was a little disappointing last time and although he could be hard to peg back if he is given an easy lead, he could be one to swerve at the forecast odds. Pop is another who shaped with promise last time but he just gave the impression that he would be better suited by a longer trip and for that reason he is narrowly passed over. Howard Johnson's runners have shown a bit more sparkle in the last few days so Prince Car could be another one to consider. This is a tricky contest and Bulwark could just be up to landing it.
Bulwark (IRE) 15-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders racing keenly, hit 1st, not fluent 7th, led after 3 out, headed before 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 6, 9l behind Amber Brook (11-2) at Warwick 3m 1f nov hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Coast Of Malabar (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider at the 4th in race won by Wheres Johnny (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f mdn hdl (5) gd in Feb, 9 ran.
Iron Hague (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 7th before 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening from next, 4th of 24, 11l behind Vaqueras (11-2) at Naas 2m cnd hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Loch Vic (IRE) 80-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway and every chance 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Pacha D'Oudairies (11-3) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Medianoche (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up and behind, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 23l behind El Bandindos (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Sept.
Pop (FR) 33-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, one pace from next, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Forest Pennant (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Prince Car (FR) 7-1 (11-4) Towards rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 7th of 15, 18l behind La Vecchia Scuola (10-6) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Souriceau (FR) 5-2 (11-5) Led to 6th, ridden 3 out, one pace after, 4th of 9, 27l behind Sonning Star (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Feeling Peckish (USA) 66-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened after next, 7th of 13, 28l behind Jamestown Bay (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Katie Kingfisher 100-1 (9-12) Pulled hard in rear, mistake 3rd, soon chasing clear leader, weakened before 3 out, 7th of 9, well behind Shavansky (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gf.
