prominent, ridden and weakened after 3 out, mistake 2 out
prominent, led after 3rd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened quickly, pulled up before last
always prominent, ridden 3 out, every chance approaching 2 out, no chance with winner flat
led until after 2nd, slightly hampered next, ridden and weakened 5th
in touch, every chance 3 out, weakened approaching next
in touch, weakened after 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, no chance when mistake and unseated rider last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mistake 3rd, always towards rear
held up towards rear, headway 5th, not fluent 3 out, soon beaten
in touch, headway approaching 3 out, led on bit approaching 2 out, mistake last, readily
mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
always behind, tailed off 4th, pulled up before 2 out
pulled hard, led after 2nd, swerved left approaching 3rd, soon headed, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway 4th, stayed on from 2 out, not trouble leaders
prominent until weakened after 3 out
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, lost touch next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, headway after 4th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
stumbled 1st, held up and behind, some headway 5th, weakened 3 out
Plenty has to be taken on trust here and the expectations held by the connections of the newcomers will not really become apparent until the betting for the race opens in earnest. I'll Fly, Emanic and Whitton Park are just a trio to watch out for if supported and hints should be taken if there are each way moves for any. However, Edmo Yewkay has a lofty home reputation now that he has switched codes and he is fancied to get the better of Dickens, Boing Boing and Nierembo out of those with previous experience. The Tim Easterby-trained selection was a little frustrating on the Flat and his debut effort over hurdles did leave a little to be desired when he disappointed at Newcastle. However, he put that right with a much improved display last month and is taken to follow up today. David O'Meara goes some way to easing the minor burden of his penalty so, with trip and ground in his favour, all looks in place for Edmo Yewkay to make a bold bid.
