tracked leaders, reminders 6th, pushed along 5 out, ridden 3 out, never a factor
keen tracked leader, led 2nd, headed next, tracked leader, ridden 3 out, led again 2 out, ran on, eased towards finish
jumped well, keen soon led, headed 2nd, led again next, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on one pace
Tahmuras won the Grade 1 Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown at the start of the year, with COLONEL HARRY only fourth, and his debut over fences has been eagerly anticipated. But he will not find it easy giving 7lb to his old rival, who should make a better chaser than hurdler. Out Of Office is up against it making his fencing bow against two potentially smart novices.
Tahmuras (FR) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, lost place 5th, well beaten 2 out, 7th of 12, 20l behind Inthepocket (11-7) at Aintree 2m (1) gs in Apr.
Colonel Harry (IRE) 7-2fav (11-5) Took keen hold, led, pressed for lead 2 out, soon pushed along, disputed lead approaching last, soon headed, kept on run-in but no match for winner, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Nemean Lion (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f (1) gs in Mar.
Out Of Office (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Raced keenly towards rear, bad mistake and fell 1st, at Ffos Las 2m hcp (3) gs in Oct.
