tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened quickly approaching 12th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, headway halfway and in touch, ridden and effort after 4 out, weakened after next, behind when pulled up before last
held up in rear, headway 13th, led 4 out, ridden 2 out, headed approaching last and mistake, one paced flat
held up in touch, headway 5 out, ridden and effort 3 out, one paced next
tracked leaders, mistake 10th, ridden after 4 out, no extra from 2 out
not fluent, towards rear, struggling 12th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
led, headed 4 out, led again approaching last, ran on well
held up towards rear, headway 12th, ridden 5 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
midfield, dropped rear halfway, pushed along 14th, no danger after
The Martin Pipe team have bounced back to form with a vengeance and It Takes Time would have to come into the reckoning if he can banish the memory of his poor effort at Cheltenham last month. He is capable of better than he showed on that occasion and this course should bring out the best in him. Irish Hussar has improved with each completed start over fences but needs cut in the ground to be at his best. So the game Ibis Rochelais is selected as the main danger. He has displayed a good attitude to racing and will not go down without a fight. Lucky Bay is another who should not be underestimated and a better effort from him is expected over this more suitable trip.
