led, headed 2nd, led again when mistake 5th, headed 11th, ridden and weakened after 3 out
keen hold, led 2nd, headed 5th, led 11th, headed 3 out, mistake next, weakened before last, tired and lost 2nd run in
in touch, ridden 9th, mistake 13th, soon lost touch
mid-division, ridden and weakened 13th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 10th, went 2nd 13th, led 3 out, not fluent next, ridden clear, easily
tracked leaders, ridden 10th, lost position 12th, stayed on one-paced from 2 out, took 2nd run in
held up towards rear, lost place 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway 9th, ridden and one-paced from 2 out
held up in touch, ridden and weakened 13th, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up in rear, ridden and slight headway 13th, one-paced from 2 out
saddled slipped and pulled up after 1st
It may not be an original selection but Hours is too difficult to oppose in this company. He is shaping up very nicely and the race he won at Cheltenham last time gives some indication to how his future may pan-out in this grade. The fitting of a visor should keep his mind on the job-in-hand and he certainly has the scope to take a contest like this if his jumping does not let him down. Fanfaron is not the most reliable yardstick of the rest and Real Value and Celtic Season should give him the most to think about.