held up, headway 4th, every chance 3 out, left 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner
held up, headway approaching 6th, challenging when left in lead 2 out, clear last, stayed on well
mid-division, blundered badly 4th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 6th
chased leader, led 5th, slight advantage when blundered and unseated rider 2 out
jumped right, led to 5th, chased leader until approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, no impression on leaders after 7th, never dangerous
unruly leaving paddock, held up, mistake 5th, soon ridden, struggling, tailed off when pulled up after 7th
Broken Reed can break his maiden tag over hurdles first time of asking to the expense of Mungo Jerry and Siber Mond. A winner of a point to point earlier on in the season Broken Reed looks the type to improve and continue winning ways under rules. It does remain to be seen whether this shorter trip will suit but the yard generally does well with their horses this time of year so is worth staying on the right side of. Mungo Jerry was above average on the flat and made a pleasing debut at Market Rasen before being slightly disappointing around Fontwell last time out. Siber Mond has shown better form over hurdles than he achieved on the level and any market support should be noted. But for the winner we return to Broken Reed.
Bressbee (USA) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leader until ridden and weakened 3 out, 3rd of 16, 15l behind Fleet Street (11-0) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (D) gf in Oct '03.
Broken Reed (IRE) (12-0) won at Knockanard 3m ire ptp sft in Feb beating Linnamee (12-0) by 2l, 16 ran.
Grand Ideas 50-1 (8-3) Stumbled, rider lost iron start, always behind, last of 13, well behind Lord of Dreams (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol (Flat).
Mungo Jerry (GER) 10-1 (11-0) In touch, brief effort 6th, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Tora Bora (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) sft.
Return Fire 16-1 (11-3) Took keen hold, always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Triple Mint (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (3) hvy in Feb, 7 ran.
Silber Mond 20-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance after 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 12, 15l behind High Hope (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Master Tanner 250-1 (10-11) Held up, weakened over 7f out, last of 13, well behind Pangbourne (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Right To Reason (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) T.o when pulled up at the 10th in race won by Batchworth Lock (12-0) at Lydstep 3m ptp gf, 5 ran.
