with leader, led after 2nd, ridden approaching 3 out, not fluent last, headed flat, kept on same pace
tracked leader, pushed along after 8th, effort 2 out, kept on under pressure flat
held up towards rear, pulled up quickly 6th
held up in touch, headway 3 out, soon ridden, weakened quickly from next
held up in rear, pushed along after 8th, outpaced 3 out, headway under pressure after 2 out, no extra flat
dropped rear 4th, struggling 6th, lost touch from 9th (wore cheek pieces)
towards rear, never dangerous
led to after 2nd, stayed prominent, lost place after 7th, lost touch from 9th (wore cheek pieces)
held up towards rear, headway 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from next
pushed along and outpaced approaching 3 out, headway under pressure from next, stayed on strongly to lead flat
Noel's Pride has been in there form of his life of late, will go on the ground and stays well but he is rocketing up the weights and for that reason a chance is taken on Dat My Horse he won a novice hurdle over this course in good style last time out over hurdles and he good be well in off what looks a fair mark as he looks a likely improver. Majestic would have a chance on his best form and goes on the ground but his best form is over a shorter trip. Caesar's Palace won a claimer in good style last time out but this looks harder and his best form is with cut in the ground. El Viejo ran well before weakening when third behind Cill Churnain on his debut this season and is sure to strip fitter here. Young Dalesman could also go well if back to his best as conditions are in his favour and he is a course and distance winner. The remainder need to improve on there latest form to score.
