held up early, mistake and lost place 8th, hit 10th, soon ridden and lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
held up towards rear, headway 11th,pushed along approaching 4 out, effort next, one pace under pressure
held up towards rear, headway 11th, ridden 4 out, effort next, no extra from 2 out
tracked leaders, led after 10th, ridden approaching last, stayed on strongly flat
held up in rear, headway 14th, ridden and weakened 4 out, behind when fell 2 out
held up mid-division, headway 10th, pushedd along and lost place 11th, hit 13th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out
tracked leaders, left in lead 7th, headed 9th, mistake 12th, ridden next, outpaced approaching 5 out
led until fell 7th
in touch, headway to lead 9th, headed after next, mistake and lost place 5 out, soon ridden, effort 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, kept on same pace
A competitive opening event on what promises to be a great day at the Scottish venue. Direct Access is taken to provide a homegrown success and re-establish himself as one of the top novices of his generation. After impressing on his first two starts this term, Len Lungo's youngster came unstuck when falling at Cheltenham before a lack lustre effort at Haydock last time. Reported to be back to his best, Direct Access looks very much the one to beat. Run For Paddy had an easy task last time but appeared to have his limitations exposed previously however still rates a danger as does Artic Jack, who unseated his rider at Aintree last time and who on his best form could also take a hand. Paul Nicholls saddles the disappointing Garruth, but stable companion Tobago is the least exposed runner in the event and any market support for him would be worth noting.
