tracked leaders, in 3rd, left in lead at 12th, drew clear before 2 out, easily
tracking leader when fell 12th
led, headed when blundered 12th, jumped badly left 4 out, weakened before next, modest 2nd
Tea Time Fred won over a longer trip over hurdles at Stratford in May and was then second at Newton Abbot. But he’s had a break and didn’t distinguish himself in points earlier in his career. Hannibal The Great did win between the flags as a youngster but has been pulled up in both start under rules over fences which leaves BELLS OF AILSWORTH. A winner twice over hurdles, he’s surely better than he showed when tailed off on his chasing bow at Chepstow – his yard is in much better form now.
Bells Of Ailsworth (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Early mistakes, mid-division, lost place 5 out, soon behind, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Thegreendalerocket (11-0) at Chepstow 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Tea Time Fred 5-1jfav (11-1) Mid-division on outside, headway after 8th, reminder before 4 out, 2nd 3 out, pressing winner before 2 out, no impression last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Veneaux Du Cochet (10-13) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Hannibal The Great (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, hampered 3rd, not fluent and weakened 11th, soon pulled up, at Fontwell 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
