prominent, ridden and led before 2 out, left clear after 2 out, easily
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, mistake 4th, ridden after 3 out, same pace from 2 out
held up towards rear, headway and pushed along 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, improve
in touch, pushed along 3 out, no headway after
prominent, mistake 3 out, ridden and stayed one pace from 2 out
chased leader, mistakes 4th and 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden 5th, weakened 3 out
pulled early, always behind, tailed off
led to before 2 out, soon ridden, weakened before last
prominent, mistake 2nd, headway challenging winner when fell 2 out
towards rear, ridden 5th, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 6th, soon behind
held up in touch, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out
held up in touch, headway after 3 out, mistake 2 out, stayed on but not trouble winner
A wide open novices hurdle in which many can be given chances. Mac Hine was a good second behind Motcomb Jam at Doncaster last time. He is from a yard in top form is proven in the conditions and the booking of Tony Dobbin catches the eye. Demi Beau quickened up in impressive style when defeating Mythical King on his debut and if he can quicken as well on this softer ground he would be a danger to all. Search And Destroy was a fair third last time behind Laouen. However his yard is back in better form now and it would be no surprise to see him run well at a big price. Bal de Nuit won well on his hurdling debut for Paul Nicholls at Kempton. However the horses he beat there have since let the form down and there may be a few with more scope in the field. Flaviatore is a German raider and the market may be the best guide as to what is expected. Atum Re is held in high regard but he was a major disappointment on his hurdling debut and he may be best watched.Of the remainder Red Lion was a fair sort on the flat and any market confidence would be significant.
