behind, reminders 3rd and 5th, hampered on bend after 5th, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
held up, struggling from 7th, soon tailed off
in touch, chased clear leaders 3rd, led 6th, mistake 4 out, headed 2 out, ridden and no extra flat
set steady pace to 1st, chased leaders, ridden 3 out, no impression on first 2
held up in touch, headway 3 out, led next, ridden, stayed on flat
led 1st, clear from 3rd, weakened quickly and headed 6th, soon behind and pulled up before next
Freedom Now, Renvyle and Beau Coup are three against the field in this handicap hurdle and we will take a chance on Freedom Now. The selection has improved with each run and won well last time out when defeating Amandari and although he has a penalty for that win he won with plenty in hand and is taken to defy the handicapper again under conditions that suit. Renvyle rates the main danger he won well last time when defeating Esterelle but that was over a longer trip and with the drop in distance and this sharper track not sure to play to his strengths he looks opposable. Beau Coup won well on his first run of the season and then was a fair fourth behind Ramblees Holly. however he looks venerable to a less exposed type. Olney Lad finished in mid-division in a better race behind Inca Trail last time and will find this easier so he is worth noting in the market. Of the remainder Don't Sioux Me has dropped to a handy mark and will appreciate any rain that falls and he has definite place claims but for the winner we return to the Progressive Freedom Now.
