tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place 6th, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
hled up in rear, headway under pressure after 3 out, outpaced next, kept on one pace run in
held up in mid field, headway 3 out, ridden 2 out, challenging when fell last
mid field, mistake 5th, effort approaching 2 out, one paced
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, headway 3 out, ridden and weakened before next
tracked leader, every chance approaching 2 out, soon outpaced, left 3rd and hampered last, weakened
in touch, headway 3 out, ridden to lead between last 2, joined when left clear last
towards rear, headway 7th, effort 2 out, 3 lengths down and one paced when brought down last
in touch, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
led 2nd, ridden and headed between last 2, left 2nd last, kept on same pace
A wide open contest for this handicap hurdle and many can be given chances on there best form. The Phair Crier and Sunthyne Special are from the bang in form Len Lungo yard and are sure to be prominent in the betting. However The Phair Crier has become disappointing of late and Sumthyne Special has a 407 day absence to overcome. Brave Effect won well last time out when defeating Old Nosey and although he has risen in the weights he will not be far away if in the same mood. The selection however is Barton Dante he was well fancied for a better race last time and if the ground is not to testing will not be far away. Lightning Quest is from a shrewd yard and would have a chance at his best but he has been beset by jumping problems of late. Of the remainder A Few Bob Back has dropped to a handy mark and is worth a cautionary look in the market.
