mid-division, headway 7th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened after next
behind, lost touch when hit 7th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
held up in touch, chased leaders 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after next
led, headed 8th, ridden after next, rallied to lead again flat, stayed on all out
tracked leader, led 8th, ridden and headed flat, no extra
chased leaders, headway 3 out, ridden next, stayed on and every chance last, no extra flat
held up and behind, short lived effort approaching 3 out, weakened after next
in touch, lost place 6th, headway 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on well flat, no reach leaders
Nolife gets the confident vote with Union Deux and Jacksonville rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when defeating Russian Sky and although he has risen in the weights for that win he won with plenty in hand and he is taken to defy the handicapper. Union Deux rates the main danger he was a fair third behind Rosie Redman when last seen, that form looks rock solid in the context of this race and if he is fit to do him self justice after a break he will not be far away. Jacksonville is another worthy of respect on his best form and the return to hurdles could well suit him having disappointed over fences last time. However he looks to have plenty of weight and for that reason he is opposed. Of the remainder Stoned was a fair fifth behind Timidjar last time but the drop in trip is not sure to suit while Bright Steel is from a yard in form and is another to note in the market but for the winner we return to Nolife.
