keen, in touch, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway approaching 4th, ridden and every chance 2 out, hit last, one paced flat
held up, headway 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened when mistake 2 out
led to 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway approaching 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, led 3 out, ridden and mistake last, ran on
held up, ridden and some headway approachiong 2 out, never dangerous
refused to race, took no part
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last
prominent, led and mistake, ridden and headed 3 out, weakening when not much room 2 out
behind, headway 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakeneded approaching last
Races of this type can often produce surprising results and, as such, nothing can confidently be ruled out here. The short list includes Awesome Wells, who was rated 82 on the Flat, and has obvious claims on his hurdles form to date. He is the one to beat if he runs up to his best - his rider's 8lb claim will also enhance his chance today. Mystic Ridge is one to consider for a place if the pointers from the betting ring indicate that he is ready to go after his long lay-off. But Mashoor makes the most appeal on the grounds of value after an encouraging effort in a tougher race at Fakenham last time. He is still learning his trade and could easily rid himself of the maiden tag if he builds on his latest effort today. Beeches Girl is best of the rest.
