mid-division and keen, ridden after 3rd, behind from 5th, pulled up after 6th
held up rear, closer order 5th, weakened 7th, pulled up after 3 out
held up rear, headway after 6th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, one pace last
towards rear, lost touch when pulled up after 6th
tracked leaders and keen, mistake 6th, still prominent when pulled up approaching 7th
tracked leaders and keen, close up when fell 5th
always towards rear
in touch, headway 6th, ridden to chase leaders after 4 out, hit 3 out, weakening when mistake last
in touch, ridden and lost place 5th, weakened 4 out
outpaced in rear, lost touch 6th, pulled up next
mid-division, pecked 1st, headway 6th, ridden and stayed on from 3 out, took 2nd close home
made all, mistake 5th and 6th, ridden 2 out, clear approaching last, ridden out
mid-division, headway 3rd, slightly hampered 5th, ridden to chase winner from 3 out, weakened approaching last
Boulevardofdreams is a tentative choice in a very open hurdle event, Edgar Wilde and Captain Flinders are two of many dangers. The selection was acquired by David Johnson following an impressive point success and this well bred son of Beau Sher looks set to make his mark over hurdles for the champion trainer. Edgar Wilde showed improved form to chase home Shower of Hail at Plumpton last time and a repeat effort would see him go close. Captain Flinders was well beaten at Uttoxeter last time but that was his first run for over a year. He took on some good opponents in early 2004 and if he still retains that ability he should be involved here. Dancinginthestreet and Cash Converter have both shown enough to warrant a mention here, however we will stick with the Martin Pipe trained Boulevardofdreams as our idea of the winner.
Blazing The Trail (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Mid-division, hampered 2nd, ridden and weakened 4 out, 7th of 11, 17l behind Ma Yahab (10-6) at Fakenham 2m cnd mdn hdl (E) gd in Mar.
Captain Flinders (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Behind, brief effort 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, well behind Standin Obligation (12-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (E) sft in Apr.
Cash Converter (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Held up last, hit 3rd, headway 5th and chased winner, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 29l behind The Duckpond (11-2) at N Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (E) gd in Apr.
Dancinginthestreet 5-2fav (11-7) Chased leaders, hampered and lost place 6th, stayed on from 3 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 11l behind Altitude Dancer (10-13) at N Abbot 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf.
Edgar Wilde (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Led, headed when mistake 3 out, stayed challenging, led last, kept on flat, caught final strides, 2nd of 12, nk behind Shower Of Hail (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 5f mdn hdl (F) gd in Apr.
Long Night 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 5th, weakened next, behind when mistake 2 out, 9th of 13, 48l behind Jack's Lad (10-11) at Ludlow 2m nh mdn hdl (E) gs in Feb.
Boulevardofdreams (IRE) Beau Sher gelding out of Cap The Waves.
Treacysdream (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 10f out, led 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 2nd of 11, 10l behind Ben's Turn (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) gd.
