tracked leaders, hit 6th, 3rd when fell 8th
not fluent, made most until ridden when blundered and headed 2 out, every chance when fell last
held up, effort after 10th, weakening when hit 4 out
with leader to 4 out, weakened 3 out
held up, headway 8th, not fluent 10th, ridden to lead 2 out, left clear last
in touch, not fluent 10th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon one pace, left 2nd last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 11th
Bourbon Manhattan is given the confident vote to make a winning debut over fences with Breknen Le Noir and Harapour heading the list of dangers. The selection was the best of these over hurdles has reportedly schooled well at home and under his optimum conditions he is taken to score. Brecken Le Noir rates the main danger he was also a fair sort over hurdles and defeated Fenix in good style when last seen over the smaller obstacles. He is from a yard in top form and will not be far away. Harapour is another worthy of respect he was a fair sixth behind The Dark Lord when last seen over hurdles. However his form over hurdles leaves him with plenty to find with the selection and for that reason he is opposed. Like A Bee represents shrewd Irish connections and is worth noting in the market especially as Tony McCoy is booked for the ride. Of the remainder Onyourheadbeit is another unexposed sort who is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Bourbon Manhattan.
