held up, went prominent 9th, challenged 3 out, led last, quickened clear flat
led, headed approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last
behind, mistake 9th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on, no impression on leaders
behind, headway 10th, ridden and effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened
always behind, mistake 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, slight lead approaching 3 out, driven and headed last, kept on under pressure flat
tracked leaders, effort 3 out, ridden and every chance approaching last, kept on one pace flat
Ferdy Murphy has his horses in better form now and he sends his Sea Drifting here having seen it run creditably 20 days ago (when stable was not really firing.) The gelding has the best hurdle form in the field (including at this track) and if reproducing that ability over fences should go well as the TEAMtalk selection. Man Murphy will obviously have his supporters to extend his winning run and has shown a liking for this course. Unfortunately humping 12st 2lb around this track could prove his undoing even with his jockey claiming 5lbs. Bobayaro was a most consistent hurdler and ran with credit on his chase debut here three weeks ago. If improving on that effort he is entitled to go close. Behavingbadly has not shown the same ability over fences as he demonstrated over hurdles but with his trainer in good form he has the potential to improve on recent runs were his jumping let him down.
