tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 4f out, lost touch over 3f out, tailed off
pressed leader, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon no chance with winner, one pace
held up in 4th, went 3rd over 5f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, very easily
led, headed 3f out, one pace and no impression final 2f
held up in 5th, closed over 4f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
The market will probably be the best guide concerning this field of debutants but Nicky Henderson usually has his charges ready for action so we'll take a punt on CHOCOLATE BROWNIE. Her pedigree is nothing special but the same probably be said about her four opponents and McCoy has stayed back to take the ride. Itsalark's breeding suggests she'll be better when tackling longer trips over hurdles but, given connections, she can't be ignored here and is preferred to Karacas, who will definitely need further. The other pair are probably best watched today.
On The Grapevine Grape Tree Road gelding out of Chant De L'aube.
Chocolate Brownie Alflora mare out of Miss Quickly.
Itsalark (IRE) Definite Article mare out of Ardsallagh's Lark.
Karacas (IRE) Karinga Bay mare out of Suntas.
Raamz (IRE) Haafhd filly out of Tarbiyah.
