mid-div until headway 6th, chased winner from 3 out
led, weakened and headed approaching 3 out
prominent, led briefly after 4 out, headed and weakened next
in touch, effort and mistake 3 out, soon ridden and one pace
mid-div, behind from 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
held up, headway 6th, ridden and one pace from 3 out
held up, headway 5th, in touch when slipped and unseated rider next
held up towards rear, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders to 3rd, weakened from next
held up mid-div, headway 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
always in rear, pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 4th, ridden and weakened from 3 out
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent to 4th, weakened from 6th, behind when unseated rider 3 out
in touch, headway to lead 3 out, comfortably
It may pay to oppose Vanormix who has been most disappointing and may be best left alone until he returns to the form which saw him finish behind former Triumph Hurdle favourite Saintsaire at Cheltenham. After unseating on his next appearance he disappointed last time out. Preference here is given to course and distance winner Master Billyboy who sprang a surprise last time out and although starting at 66/1 that day the manner of his victory suggested it was no fluke. His penalty should add a few points to his starting price and is expected to go well for his in-form trainer. Connections have been patient with Top Of The Left and he is well thought of. If fit on this long awaited reappearance he should go well especially if the market speaks in his favour.
