disputed lead from 2nd, led narrowly 3 out to next, 3rd and one pace approaching last, no impression flat
held up 5th and last in touch, switched outside and driven after 3 out, led narrowly after next, forged clear final 110 yards
jumped left 1st and next, made most to 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened before last
held up in 4th, tracked leading pair on outside after 4 out, challenged next, led briefly 2 out, kept on and every chance until ridden and one pace final 110 yards
tracked leading pair, driven 3 out, ridden and effort on inside after next, kept on same pace, no extra approaching last
Nonrunner
Toubeera comfortably justified favouritism in a Huntingdon novices' hurdle last month but she has more on her plate here. Loyaute is more exposed but ran her best race so far when fourth in a Listed handicap at Cheltenham last time while Chilworth Screamer makes a quick reappearance after winning at Wincanton on Tuesday, though will do well to defy her penalty. VA'VITE's close second at Plumpton last Sunday was another sound effort and she's yet to run a bad race over hurdles. Anthony Middleton's charge can go one better here as My Legal Lady probably needs further.
Loyaute (FR) 16-1 (10-2) In touch in mid-division, closed 3 out, ridden after 2 out, 4th and one pace last, 4th of 16, 12l behind Big Time Billy (9-13) at Cheltenham 2m 5f mrs lst hdl (1) gs in Apr.
Va'vite (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Raced wide, held up, pushed along 8th, good headway approaching 3 out, chased winner after 3 out, challenged next, upsides flat, ridden and strong challenge in closing stages, just held, 2nd of 10, hd behind Drum Valley (11-7) at Plumpton 2m 5f con hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
Pass The Time 22-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, not fluent and jumped left 2nd, every chance 3 out, not much room and switched right after 2 out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Phase Shift (11-10) at Ludlow 2m Mares Handicap Hurdle (0-135) (4yo+) (3) gd in Apr.
Chilworth Screamer 11-4fav (11-6) Held up towards rear on outside, headway 7th, challenged 3 out, not fluent 2 out, led before last, ridden clear, won at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf beating Finmerello (11-3) by 10l, 12 ran.
Shady Lane 9-4fav (10-13) Took keen hold, chased leading trio, blundered 7th, hit 3 out, outpaced next, 4th of 7, 12l behind Emily's Flyer (10-6) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Toubeera 6-4fav (10-12) Always prominent, led 3 out, clear after next, not fluent last, very easily, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f mares NH nov hdl (4) gd in Apr beating Pollystone (10-9) by 15l, 9 ran.
My Legal Lady 14-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, chased leaders under pressure after 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on to take 3rd before last, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 9, 16l behind Pension Plan (11-3) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
