made all, clear approaching 3 out, unchallenged
chased leaders to 4th, behind when hampered 5th, pulled up after next
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next
behind from 3rd, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
mid-division and never dangerous
reluctant to race, soon tailed off, pulled up before 6th
chased winner to 6th, hung left approaching 3 out, weakened next
soon behind, pulled up before 7th
prominent to 3rd, soon ridden and tailed off
mid-division to 3rd, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out
in touch, headway 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace next
in touch, chased winner and blundered 3 out, ridden and no chance with winner
in rear and never dangerous
mid-division and weakening when fell 5th
help up towards rear, some moderate late headway
behind, tailed off from 3 out
in touch to 4th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Despite having to give weight all round Double Honour looks a good thing in this weak-looking novice hurdle. Described by Richard Johnson as the best flat rated horse he has ridden and thought to have plenty of potential. He should progress from his recent Huntingdon win on ground which will be very much to his liking. West Paces has been showing up well in recent gallops and has chosen this rather than a longer trip at Kempton today. A market move would be significant but he would need to be special to win this on his debut. Most of the others are well exposed. King Harald has each-way possibilities though he will need to settle better than he did last time out at Doncaster. There will be interest in Encore Cadoudal who has progressed nicely over time though he may be the type to do better in handicaps in the future.
