led after 1st, headed 5th, led 8th, still every chance 2 out, no extra approaching last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up after 7th
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, weakened 8th, tailed off
behind from 3rd, tailed off when pulled up after 7th
held up in touch, headway 7th, led 3 out ridden and headed 2 out, no extra approaching last
led 1st soon headed, prominent, ridden approaching 8th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch to 5th, tailed off when pulled up after 7th
prominent until 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway approaching 8th, led 2 out, ran on well
in touch, headway 4th, outpaced 8th, stayed on from 2 out, not trouble leaders
prominent, reminders after 3rd, led 5th until 8th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 7th, weakened after 4 out, well behind when pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway approaching 8th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up in touch, weakened after 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
behind, jumped right 1st, fell 2nd
This looks to be there for the taking for Tom's Prize as he reverts to hurdles after his fair effort in finishing eighth in the Henessey Gold Cup last time. Station Island, Meggies Lad and Toon Trooper make up the main body of the opposition and are expected to scrap it out for the minor honours. However, Tom's Prize has some rock solid form to his name and is only a novice over hurdles by default after a career mainly spent over fences. The eight-year-old has already proved that he knows how to win in this sphere and it will be something of a surprise if he cannot capitalise on what appears to be a soft opening for him.