chased leaders, went 2nd 5th, led 4 out, clear from 3 out, very easily
chased leaders, not fluent 1st, jockey soon having tack problems and lost right iron 2nd, pulled up before 3rd
close 2nd until 5th, went 2nd again before 3 out, no chance with winner
in rear, well behind from 7th
led, headed 4 out, not fluent and weakened 3 out
Leapaway was beaten almost 18 lengths when Longhouse Sale made a winning debut over fences at Stratford. It’s difficult to see the Philip Hobbs runner reversing that form here, despite 6lb better terms. PACIFY won his first five over hurdles last season, including a Listed contest at Kempton. He was later second in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham and this appears to be his time of year so he can make a winning start over the larger obstacles even though he is not really bred for jumping. Timetochill also had decent form over hurdles last season and she could play a part with her mares’ allowance.
Longhouse Sale (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) Held up in touch, went 2nd home bend, led flat, stayed on, won at Stratford 2m 1f (3) gs in Jul beating Scardura (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Leapaway (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, plugged on in 5th from 3 out, modest 4th approaching next, never on terms with leaders, 4th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Beat The Judge (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m (3) gd in Jul.
Pacify 12-1 (11-9) Led, headed after 1st, chased leader, raced wide, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 5, 33l behind Shishkin (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m 4f lst (1) gs in Feb.
Stand By Me (FR) 4-1fav (10-13) Held up towards rear, mistake 5th, not fluent next, well beaten when not fluent 3 out, 14th of 16, dist behind Can You Believe It (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Timetochill (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Chasing leaders when not fluent 2nd, led home bend, headed before last, weakened, 13th of 22, 37 1/4l behind Concertista (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) sft in Mar.
