chased leaders, ridden after 4th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leader, ridden approaching 2 out, left in lead last, driven out
held up, headway after 4th, soon no impression
in touch, mistake 3rd, soon behind
led, ridden approaching 2 out, one length clear when fell last
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, beaten when left 2nd last
Fire Ranger, who had shown ability in bumpers, was a little disappointing on her debut over timber, but that may have been down to the testing ground that day and this faster surface should see her in a better light, while Poppet, who comes from a top yard, runs here in preference to an engagement at Wincanton later in the week. She was a big price on her debut over timber and had clearly not shown an awful lot at home, but she is open to improvement and the market may give a better guide to her chance. A chance is taken with hurdling debutante Tisho, who comes from the same family as the high-class chasers Townley Stone and the 1991 Grand National third Auntie Dot.