tracked leaders, led approaching 4th, ridden 2 out, headed last, kept on
held up in mid-division, headway 5th, effort 3 out, no extra from 2 out
led, headed approaching 4th, remained prominent, ridden and weakened after 3 out
pulled hard in rear, some headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
held up in mid-division, headway halfway, went 2nd 3 out, every chance when mistake last, kept on
held up in touch, weakened quickly after 3rd, pulled up before next
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, headway next, led last, stayed on well
A competitive field goes to post for this handicap hurdle with many in form rivals in opposition including Al Mabrook, Michaels Dream and Wet Lips and the vote goes to Al Mabrook to complete the hatrick. The gelding from the Nicky Richards yard won well last time out when defeating Tiger Frog he escapes a penalty for that win and with conditions in his favour he is taken to win again. Michaels Dream could also go well he was second behind Ottoman last time but that was over a longer trip and he is not sure to be suited by the drop in distance. Wet Lips is also worthy of respect was second behind Deja Vu last time but that form has since been let down. Of the remainder Into Battle could run well at a big price if he is fit after an absence but for the winner we return to Al Mabrook.
