mistakes, tracked leaders, not much room and pecked 1st, reminders 9th, 4th when fell 11th
held up, 5th when fell 11th
in touch, hit 13th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out
mistakes, in touch, lost place 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
tracked leader, jumped right 1st, pecked and slipped badly 4 out, rallied to lead 2 out, ran on
prominent, jumped left, bumped and unseated rider 1st
The Venetia Williams-trained Ask Me What was the best of these over hurdles and appears to have been found a soft introduction to chasing in this company. However, Yassar at least has some experience of fences from Ireland and is one to bear in mind if money arrives for him now that his shrewd yard have got him ready to run again. That said, he was very disappointing over hurdles on his debut for his new connections and he has a lot to prove judging by that performance. So too does former pointer Lord Of The Realm, whose improved effort at Doncaster earlier in the month still left a lot to be desired and he may need more time before he finds his level. Therefore, it may be worth sticking with Ask Me What, as she is sure to know what is required of her in her first attempt in this sphere. The daughter of Shernazar, a comfortable winner on soft ground over timber at Bangor last year, held her own in fair company last season until finding herself outpaced in a Listed race at Newbury last March. However, the fact that she was even tried at that level suggests how highly she is regarded at home and this looks to be a good piece of placement for her to supplement her reputation for future paddocks reference. Ask Me What will appreciate it if any of the forecast overnight rain gets into the ground and she is very much the one to beat; despite her lack of experience over fences.
