prominent, not fluent 4th, weakened before next, well behind when mistake 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, never near leaders
mid-division, steady headway approaching 5th, ridden after 3 out, one pace from 2 out
held up in touch, mistake 3rd, weakened after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, effort approaching 3 out, no impression approaching next
behind from 5th, in rear when not fluent 3 out
held up in touch, headway 4th, close up when mistake 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
led, headed approaching 4th, chased winner after, every chance 3 out, no impression on winner approaching next
mid-division, mistake 2nd, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, outpaced after 5th, stayed on from 2 out
mid-division, headway after 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
always towards rear
always prominent, led approaching 4th, clear 2 out, eased flat
Twenty Degrees can end his run of seconds at the expense of Noble Request, with Monsieur Georges and Mnason likely to play a part in proceedings. Gary Moore has his team ticking over nicely at present and it only a matter of time before Twenty Degrees breaks his duck over hurdles. Successful on his bumper debut at Plumpton just over a year ago, he has gone close on a number of occasions, but always seems to get outbattled on the run-in. His last two defeats have been over longer trips than today's, and providing they do not dawdle here, the son of Beveled must have a sound chance of making amends. The horse he beat on his debut, Farnaheezview, has gone on to better things so he obviously has the ability to register a win or two over timber, and although he will be interesting when going handicapping eventually, he can take care of the younger Noble Request. To be fair, Philip Hobbs's charge gets the age allowance and will be a danger on that score, but he was well held by Arrayou at Leicester last time. Of the rest, Monsieur George was not fluent on his last visit here, while Mnason just stayed on at the one pace over the course and distance in December. Twenty Degrees can put matters right.