held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden on outside approaching 2 out, led and edged left after 2 out, headed flat, ran on
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden when not much room and switching right after 2 out, hit last, weakened flat
soon in touch, not fluent 5th, lost place approaching 6th, no impression after
pressed leader, led 4th to 5th, every chance when hit 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up towards rear, headway on outside approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
led to 4th, led 5th, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra flat
chased leaders, mistake 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last
took keen hold in touch, steadied after 2nd, headway 5th, challenged 2 out, led flat, driven out
held up in rear, headway on inside after 3 out, switched right after 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, effort under pressure after 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
not always fluent, reminders after 4th, always behind, tailed off approaching 6th
held up in rear, jumped right 5th, stayed on from 2 out, never nearer
chased leaders, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
Desert Lover, Ardmaddy and Colton make the shortlist here with Colton taken to win at a nice price. Desert Lover won well at Ludlow last time but that was only in selling grade. He looks thoroughly exposed, and though his confidence has been lifted, he looks set to find this contest too tough. A winner on the Flat at Wolverhampton in February, Ardmaddy has shaped well in two maiden hurdles, being placed on each occasion. He looks sure to go well. Twice a winner on the Flat, Colton has shaped well on two recent visits to Huntingdon, and in between was well beaten in good contests at major tracks. He looks capable of playing a leading role here, and Colton is taken to score for the first time over hurdles.
Leo's Lucky Star (USA) 9-4fav (11-5) Led at fast pace, blundered 7th and 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, mistake and fell at the last in race won by Jazz Dance (11-10) at Taunton 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Apr, 8 ran.
Ardmaddy (IRE) 13-2 (10-10) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway after 3 out, challenged next, driven and every chance last, unable to quicken flat, 2nd of 11, nk behind High Standard (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gf.
Generous Star 66-1 (10-5) Led to 3 out, soon weakened under pressure, 6th of 7, 17l behind Procas de Thaix (10-12) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Colton 16-1 (10-9) Pressed leader, led 3rd to 3 out, still every chance 2 out, one pace flat, 4th of 17, 8l behind King's Head (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Oponce (FR) 50-1 (11-3) Always in rear, 13th of 16, well behind Lupanar (10-7) at Folkestone 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Desert Lover (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 6th, went 2nd approaching 2 out, challenged last, soon led, ridden and ran on flat, won at Ludlow 2m cnd sll hdl (5) gd beating Limit (10-5) by 5l, 11 ran.
Hiawatha (IRE) 11-1 (10-8) Mid-division, progress 6th, stumbled next and soon held, 8th of 13, 25l behind Linden Boy (10-3) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Weststern (GER) 40-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, 8th and no chance when fell 2 out fell 2 out in race won by Chantaco (11-7) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Mar, 16 ran.
