mid-division, headway 5th, chased leaders 3 out, soon ridden and no extra
mid-division, behind halfway, pulled up before 3 out
led, headed approaching 4 out and blundered, pulled up before next
held up, headway approaching 3 out, never on terms
behind, ridden after 4th, soon lost touch, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden along 4th, beaten when fell 4 out
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 5th, tailed off
always prominent, led 4 out, driven out, kept on well
held up, headway 4 out, ridden next, one pace
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
always prominent, chased winner from 4 out, ridden and no extra from 2 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace
Life Is Life (FR) did not enjoy the soft ground last time out at Ascot but had previously won well at the same course. The ground today will suit him better and his Flat form should see him home. Father Paddy makes his belated debut over obstacles after putting up some useful performances in bumpers. He may go close here. Any Mary Reveley runner has to be of interest at this track and Left Bank is well regarded at home, however he may just lack the experience to win this. The soon to retire Mickey Hammond will be looking to go out on a high and he has an interesting runner here in Russian Dancer who shaped well on his hurdling debut at Catterick in November. This gelding if fit enough could spring a surprise in this opener.
