raced keenly, soon with leaders, led 7th, clear with one rival 9th, hit 3 out, headed 2 out, no impression last, weakened flat
prominent, ridden 3 out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner last, strong challenge flat, just failed
led to 4th, stayed close up, ridden 9th, headway to chase leader 3 out, led 2 out, weakening flat, just held on, all out
held up, ridden and struggling 8th, mistake 2 out, 5th and no chance when blundered last
in touch until lost place 5th, driven next, under pressure 8th, beaten when slightly hampered 3 out
behind, headway under pressure 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, stayed on same pace flat
chased leaders, led 5th until mistake and headed 7th, clear with leader 9th, ridden and weakening when brought down 3 out
jumped poorly and always behind
chased leader, led 4th to next, stayed close up, weakenend after 9th, tailed off when pulled up before last
hit 1st, held up in rear, ridden 4th, driven 9th, stayed on to dispute 4th when fell 3 out
A very bad race in which Kathies Pet can get the better of Phillipa Yeates. Kathies Pet has reached the grand old age of ten years but she still maintains the modicum of ability that she has. Although not too well known, the rider has a 17% strike rate in hurdle races and his eight pound claim could well be a winning differential. Phillipa Yeates was well backed prior to her most recent appearance at Taunton. Her finishing position owed much to the persistence of her jockey as she never travelled at any stage. Madison Avenue's best efforts have been on a softer surface while Timidjar is a regular loser at this level. Barranco is probably a little better than his last run at the track suggests although one could not help but be disappointed by it. Of the remainder Angie's Double was well held by our selection on their last meeting in spite of market support beforehand.
