held up in rear, ridden approaching 3 out, effort approaching 2 out, soon beaten
held up in touch, chased leader 3rd to 4th, every chance 3 out, one pace from 2 out
held up, headway 4th, weakened 2 out, 4th and beaten when not fluent last
led until approaching 2 out, soon weakened
took keen hold and prominent, chased leader 4th, mistake 5th, weakened 3 out
held up, headway 5th, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened
reminders after 2nd, always behind, lost touch after 5th, tailed off
chased leader to 3rd, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up, headway approaching 4th, led approaching 2 out, driven clear flat
held up in touch, behind from 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Reservoir, Double Aspect and Adjami are the three to check out in this modest event and with Jonjo O'Neill back amongst the winners, preference is for Double Aspect. This son of Dr Fong was rated as high as 88 on the flat and put in a very promising hurdles debut over course and distance. He wasn't overly pushed by McCoy once his chance had gone and he will have learnt a lot from the experience. Today's main rivals are quite well exposed. Reservoir disappointed last time behind Mr Mischief, packing it in fully three from home, however he was successful at Hereford in March and if on a going day he will be a danger to all. Meanwhile Adjami has shown plenty of ability against decent sorts and may now have found his level. Antigiotto and Natal look the best of the remainder, but Double Aspect can improve on his first effort and gets our vote.
