tracked leaders in 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, went 2nd last, one-paced after
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out and hit when weakened
towards rear, headway 5 out, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 4 out, no impression after
towards rear, behind and tailed off from 4 out, pulled up before next
towards rear and mistakes, tailed off from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on one-paced from next, never troubled leaders (wore cheek pieces)
tracked winner and mistake, every chance from 3 out, ridden approaching next, weakened flat
held up towards rear, mistakes and ridden when fell 2 out
always behind, tailed off from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
made all, ridden over 2 out, stayed on well flat, ridden out
held up, headway approaching 3 out, soon weakened
A market watching affair in prospect for this decent prize. Tunstall posted a pleasing victory at Wetherby on his hurdling debut. From a form perspective, the fact that a selling grade performer (Sportsman) finished second gives some causes for concern. Edwin Tuer does well with his string and Lady Stratagem represents the fledgling trainer. A 16/1 shot when winning at Kelso, she had to be driven out to beat some fairly modest performers. Of the newcomers, Sporazene - a former middle distance horse on the flat for Andre Fabre - makes plenty of appeal on debut for Paul Nicholls. Untidy Daughter was rated 70 on the flat and Brian Ellison's filly must be watched in the market. Adecco is made the TEAMtalk selection. A winner on his hurdles bow at Ludlow, Tony McCoy reported that he'll be a better horse going left handed. If the rain has stayed away, he will be a tough nut to crack.
