jumped right throughout, led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, 3rd and weakening when stumbled badly after 2 out, pulled up before last (saddle slipped)
held up, headway approaching 7th, led on bit approaching 2 out, soon clear, easily
chased leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced 3 out, stayed on from next, no chance with winner
behind from 6th
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, one paced
chased leaders, ridden after 7th, weakened quickly, pulled up after 3 out
chased leaders, ridden after 7th, soon weakened
Another small field goes to post for this novices hurdle and it looks to concern Can't Be Scrabble, Xellance and Vivid Imagination and we will take a chance on Can't Be Scrabble. The ten year old defeated Ollie Magern in good style last time out under similar conditions. That horse has since franked the form and despite his penalty he will be hard to beat. Xcellance rates the main danger he was a fair second behind Xaipete last time out. However he looks very one paced in a finish and again he may be done for toe close home. Vivid Imagination is a well bred sort from a top yard and the market may prove the best guide as to what is expected of him. Of the remainder Designer Label ran well after a long absence last time out and he is sure to strip a lot fitter here but we are happy to side with Can't Be Scrabble.
