chased leaders, ridden approaching 3f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
in touch, headway to lead 3f out, soon ridden, clear over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
held up in mid-division, headway halfway, ridden approaching 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, weakened over 4f out
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, held up in mid-division, driven and soon lost place over 6f out, tailed off
chased leaders, took closer order halfway, driven 7f out, soon behind
held up in rear, good headway 4f out, soon ridden, kept on to go 2nd over 1f out, kept on
held up in rear, headway 6f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
Icy Blast can land what looks like a run-of-the-mill bumper, with possibly Whatdo You Want representing the biggest threat. As ever with these races, watch the betting but the Paul Webber-trained selection has likeable breeding, is out if a winning hurdler and chaser and his trainer can do well in this type of contest. Turning to the others. Bexley showed some promise on his debut at Uttoxeter, and Fifty Franks ran better than it might seem when fourth at Catterick last time after being hampered. Malmo Boy is certainly bred for this game but might be done for something with toe, but Super Boston is out of an Irish mare who was placed in bumpers and hurdles. In particular watch the betting with regard to the Mick Easterby pair, Whatdo You Want and Meldrum Meg. The former has plenty of Flat bold in his pedigree, and Meldrum Meg is not devoid of good blood either. Overall, though, we are happy to side with Icy Blast.
