held up towards rear, headway 5th, went 2nd after 2 out, led before last, soon headed and not pace of winner
took keen hold, tracked leader, every chance 2 out, weakened before last
held up in mid-division on inside, mistake 5th, struggling when not fluent 3 out, soon well beaten
in touch on outside, lost place after 2nd, well beaten 3 out, not fluent 2 out
mid-division, headway before 5th, outpaced when not fluent 3 out, well beaten next
held up in rear, some headway on outside after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, nudged along and well held after
chased leaders, lost place 5th, well beaten 2 out
tracked leaders, took keen hold, led before last, quickened away
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, headway after 2 out, went 4th before last, never on terms
led, ridden after 2 out, headed before last, soon well held 3rd
Though he’s only raced on soft ground so far, SEDDON (NAP) shouldn’t be inconvenienced by today’s surface. He is an imposing individual and he ran well in the Champion Bumper in March which is normally a reliable source for novice hurdle winners. Not That Fuisse won at Uttoxeter and Aintree in May and may have needed the run when last in a handicap at Chepstow on his reappearance but he is giving 10lb to the selection. Mr Dorrell Sage, a maiden winner at Fontwell in the spring, is conceding 6lb and a bigger danger may be Warwick third Larch Hill. Princess Roxy has won a bumper and a point but she never figured on her hurdles bow.
Not That Fuisse (FR) 7-1 (11-0) Held up in 4th place, dropped to last at 3rd, driven along and struggling before 4 out, never a factor, last of 5, 22 3/4l behind Ballymoy (11-12) at Chepstow 2m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Mr Dorrell Sage (FR) 5-1 (11-4) Chased leader, led 3 out, just over 1 length clear when fell next, at Warwick 2m (4) gs in May.
Barley Hill (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Towards rear, went left and unseated rider 2nd, at Bangor 2m 1f (4) gd in Oct.
Demon Fou (FR) 80-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, took keen hold, not fluent 2nd, well beaten from 4 out, last of 9, dist behind Pym (10-12) at Chepstow 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Larch Hill (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, chased leaders after 4 out, ridden and one pace between last 2, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 9, 6 1/4l behind Nylon Speed (10-12) at Warwick 2m (4) gd in Sep.
Let's Get At It (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) In rear, behind from 5th, last of 6, 36 3/4l behind Fearsome (10-12) at Fakenham 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Sandy Boy (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened well before 3 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Tokay Dokey (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m (4) gs in Oct.
Seddon (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear on outside, headway 4f out, soon tracked leaders, outpaced over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 23, 15 1/4l behind Relegate (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m (1) sft in Mar.
Vamanos (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, chased leaders, over 5f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Northern Soul (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (5) gd in Apr.
Princess Roxy 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, well held 4 out, 9th of 16, 29 1/2l behind Posh Trish (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f (4) gd in Oct.