held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, soon beaten, behind when carried out after last
tracked leader, pushed along 6th, every chance approaching 3 out, soon under pressure, weakened next
held up in touch, lost place 6th, soon beaten
in touch, under pressure approaching 6th, soon lost place
always behind, carried out after last
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, soon chasing leaders, under pressure next, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden approaching 6th, soon weakened, carried out after last
behind, some late headway when left moderate 4th approaching last, swerved to avoid faller and unseated rider after last
held up towards rear, headway 6th, led last, ran on well
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed last, no extra flat
led, headed approaching 3 out, rallied next, every chance when fell last
Another competitive handicap hurdle where Mango Catcher gets the vote to land this for the Rebecca Curtis yard where Elaala and Poliglotti are others worthy of consideration. Although the selections victories have been achieved on ground no quicker than good, today's conditions should not inconvenience him too much and with the race likely to be run to suit his favoured hold-up style, he appeals as the most likely winner. The yard have been known to have a tilt at the ring so keep an eye on the market. Elaala bids for this third course victory today but returns from almost six months off the track while Poliglotti has been a real disappointment since turning his hand to hurdling but needs consideration given the form of some. Mango Catcher is selected to get back on the winning trail here.
