held up in touch, lost place 4th, headway after 7th, switched right to stands rail approaching 2 out, led approaching last, headed flat, not quicken
held up, effort after 2 out, never dangerous
led at slow pace to 2nd, prominent until weakened approaching 3 out
in touch, close 3rd when fell 2 out
mid-division, some headway after 2 out, never near leaders
mid-division, headway 6th, disputing close 4th when blundered and unseated rider 3 out
held up, headway after 7th, ridden and one pace 2 out
held up in touch, headway to chase leader 5th until after 7th, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, headway 4th, weakened after 7th
pulled hard, held up in touch, headway and slightly hampered 2 out, one pace flat
prominent, led 2nd, quickened approaching 4th, headed 3 out, weakened approaching last
always prominent, led 3 out, headed approaching last, hard ridden to lead again flat, edged right near finish
prominent, pushed along after 2 out, no impression from last
Some interesting types go to post for this novices hurdle and the market may well tell all but the principals look to be Celtic Son, Some Timbering and Continental and the vote goes to Some Timbering. The selection was a good second behind Darjeeling despite been hampered last time. That horse has since ran well in defeat in a better race and under conditions that suit he is taken to score. Celtic Son rates the main danger he was a never nearer fifth behind Salsalino last time and is sure to improve for the step up to this trip. Continental appeared not to stay the trip when fourth behind Patches over two miles six furlongs last time and should be suited by the drop back to this distance. Syncopated Rhythm was a fair third behind Smart Mover last time, is sure to have learnt from the experience and is another with place claims. Of the remainder State Of Play is a bumper winner that is sure to have been well schooled for this his hurdling debut and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Some Timbering.
