chased leaders, jumped right, led and hit 3 out, clear last, ran on
keen, mid-division, headway 6th, ridden to chase winner after 3 out, one pace from next
mistake 1st, always behind
took keen hold, led, hit 2nd and 3rd, headed after 6th, weakened quickly
chased leader, led after 6th, ridden when headed and bumped 3 out, weakening when mistake 3 out
mid-division, mistake 5th, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
always towards rear
behind, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before next
At Your Request gets the selection here, with Always Waining, Norseman Cateline and Marathea suggested as best of the rest. Having finished second to the Nicky Henderson-trained Papini at Newbury last time, At Your Request, quite simply seems to have the best form on offer for this novice hurdle and, as such, gets the call. Always Waining has six-and-a-half lengths to find on that form. Norseman Cateline caught the eye when staying on late at Huntingdon last time and might be worth keeping an eye on, while French 10-furlong claimer winner Marathea has to be of interest on his debut for Venetia Williams. The Barney Curley-trained Sandokan is also another to pay some heed to, and Resonance can be expected to improve on his debut effort. Overall, though, the percentage call looks to be At Your Request.
