held up in touch, mistake 2nd, chased leaders 6th, ridden to challenge 3 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
disputed lead until led 3rd, went clear approaching 2 out, unchallenged
tracked leaders, keen early, mistake 6th, ridden to challenge when stumbled 3 out, weakened next
disputed lead until 3rd, lost place before next, behind from 6th
held up in rear, lost touch before 6th, soon beaten
A poor turnout for this novice hurdle and it looks a penalty kick for Inghwung who will start a short priced favourite. Inghwung was sent off joint favourite for what was a decent novice hurdle at Doncaster on his penultimate start, appearing not to get the trip. Dropped back in trip last time, he duely obliged when beating the well backed Aux Le Bahnn. He should land this at his ease. Mattaking is selected to chase the selection home. A 28,000 guineas purchase in December disappointed connections first time out in a Kempton bumper. Chasing is likely to be his game but the extra four furlongs will suit here. No prizes for guessing that Inghwung is our pick here.
Denise's Dip 100-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, lost place 4th, behind when stumbled 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Masked Man (11-4) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
Inghwung 4-1 (10-11) Always prominent, led approaching last, ridden out, won at Folkestone 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb beating Aux Le Bahnn (11-4) by 9l, 14 ran.
Mattaking (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, hampered over 6f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 16, 30l behind Gershwin (11-4) at Kempton 2m mdn nhf (5) sft in Feb.
Silver Terra 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped rear 6th, tailed off and pulled up 3 out in race won by Rood Report (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov, 18 ran.
Sir Leonard (IRE) 80-1 (11-1) In touch, weakened 9th, 12th of 14, well behind Seize (10-11) at Southwell 3m mdn hdl (5) gf in Feb.
