behind from 5th, pulled up after 7th
led until 6th, chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, soon tailed off
in touch, headway 7th, ridden out and every chance 2 out, no extra flat
behind from 5th, tailed off and pulled before 3 out
tracked leaders, led after 6th, ridden and approaching last, kept on but no extra when headed flat
in touch, ridden after 6th, broke leg and unseated rider approaching 3 out
prominent until blundered and unseated rider 6th
held up, headway after 7th, chased leading pair and ridden approaching 2 out, kept on well to lead flat, ridden out
in touch, ridden and weakened after 3 out
Boddidley has been in consistent form this campaign and with Tony McCoy on board he does warrant plenty of respect, however we will take a chance with Cruising River, Shining Lights and Gordon Highlander may do best of the others. Henrietta Knight's six-year-old has only contested two hurdle events to date and has shown plenty of promise on both occasions. He was beaten just under two lengths by Bengo, before finishing fourth to Bowleaze in what looked a better contest than this. The slight drop in trip should be ideal and he looks the one to beat. Shining Lights ran well to finish third in handicap at Sandown last time, back in novice company he will be a threat to all. Meanwhile Gordon Highlander comes here in winning form having beaten Miss Merenda in great style over course and distance. The rest appear to have a bit find, so it won't be too difficult a task for Cruising River who is our confident selection.
