chased leader, ridden approaching 8th, led approaching 3 out, hard ridden and headed approaching next, soon no chance with winner
in touch, headway 7th, ridden approaching next, weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, smooth headway from 8th, led on bit approaching 2 out, soon clear, easily
chased leaders, ridden approaching 8th, soon tailed off
led and set good pace, hit 7th, headed approaching 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders until saddle slipped and unseated rider 3rd
A competitive race with Canadiane making her handicapping debut over fences. A useful hurdler, she has made into an even better chaser and looks sure to take the beating here, despite giving weight away all round. Noble Comic has been a model of consistency this year, but will have to turn in a personal best if he is to win of this mark. The well handicapped Hisar should be able to have his own way in front and could take a bit of pegging back, while Kassala, so impressive when beating The Negotiator and Hisar at Stratford, will need to put behind her a moderate effort at Wolverhampton, although the ground was false that day and she should be better suited to this faster ground.
