chased leaders until ridden and weakened after 3 out
always towards rear, soon well behind, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace
always behind
held up behind, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, no impression after
led, mistake and headed 6th, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leader, led briefly after 3 out, soon headed, kept on, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden after 5th, soon behind
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, one-paced afetr
Tissifer Useful middle distance performer for Mark Johnston on the Flat; made impressive winning debut in Stratford maiden hurdle last month; the one to beat under 6lb penalty.
Domquista d'Or Makes no appeal.
Ifrane Balima (FR) No chance on latest effort behind Tissifer.
Mears First Outclassed on hurdling bow.
Mister Webb Modest maiden on the Flat; makes hurdling debut.
Moorlands Again Handles testing ground and improved form in 10f Pontefract handicap latest; each way chance on hurdling bow.
Naviasky (IRE) Fair handicapper on the Flat at his best but below form of late and previous hurdling form is unconvincing; others preferred.
Paddy The Driver (IRE) No chance on previous poor efforts over timber.
Zaajer (USA) Former smart performer on the Flat (won York Listed event in 1999) but on the down grade and best watched on hurdling debut.
Mrs Dangle Well beaten on sole previous attempt over timber.
Timeless Chick Poor Flat performer who finished well behind Tissifer latest.