led and soon clear, ridden and hit 2 out, unchallenged
chased clear leader, hit 4th, lost place and weakened rapidly 6th, pulled up after 7th
dwelt and soon behind, pulled up quickly before 5th, dismounted
held up in touch, lost action and ridden after 3 out, soon headway approaching 2 out, no chance with winner, dismounted soon after post
Polinamix could be hard to peg back if gifted another easy lead and he is taken to go in again with Irish Whispers the one to follow him home. In truth this doesn't look a strong contest and having showed an ability to act on quick ground, David Pipe's young hurdler should be hard to beat. Irish Whispers is the only other winner in the lineup but was well-held behind the selection at Sedgefield a fortnight ago. His jockey will need to have his wits about him today but if he does then the horse should get closer with a pull in the weights. Doctor Graf returns after a long break to make his hurdling debut and should be monitored in the market for confidence, whilst Ma 'Am should come on for her debut run and deserves respect. Can't Wack It completes the field and will need to step up on his first run over hurdles if he is to trouble the judge, so therefore we will return to Polinamix to score again.
Polinamix (FR) 2-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, led 3rd, clear next, 20 lengths clear 4 out, maintained advantage and unchallenged after, won at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gf beating Irish Whispers (11-0) by 23l, 7 ran.
Can't Wack It 25-1 (11-0) Held up, mistake 3rd, hit 7th, never a factor, 7th of 9, well behind Inherent (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Doctor Graf 8-1 (11-3) Held up, headway on inside over 6f out, outpaced 5f out, stayed on one pace final 2f, no danger, 5th of 14, 14l behind Waldo's Dream (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Jun.
Irish Whispers (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Held up, headway to chase leaders 5th, hit 4 out, rallied to take 2nd, no chance with unchallenged winner, 2nd of 7, 23l behind Polinamix (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gf.
Ma'am (USA) 33-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 9th of 15, 22l behind High Life (11-2) at N Abbot 2m 1f mrs mdn hdl (5) gd.
