held up in 3rd, challenged 3 out, soon pushed along, not fluent 2 out, soon led, edged right after last, stayed on
tracked leader, raced keenly, led after 3 out, headed soon after 2 out, one pace flat
held up in 4th, raced keenly, not fluent 1st, jumped slowly 6th, pushed along after 4 out, soon lost touch, tailed off
soon well behind, pecked 2nd, tailed off after 8th, fell next
This is the most interesting race on the card and looking at the hurdles form of this sextet it should go the way of Nicky Henderson's DAVE'S DREAM just ahead of forner Greatwood Hurdle winner Numide and Andrew Turnell's Michael Flips. Gaining a mark of 147 during his time over timber, by winning the Imperial Cup and running well at the Cheltenham Festival, the pick sets the standard here and should do just as well a a chaser. Numide's form dropped off under high marks after his Greatwood Hurdle success but this chase debut represents a new start for Gary Moore's gelding, who should also be better for a blow out on the level recently. Michael Flips has a bit to find based on his hurdles outings but did run well on his seasonal bow. Matuhi looks the only other to consider after winning over fences last time but if all goes to form Dave's Dream should take this.
Matuhi 11-4 (11-4) Raced keenly, tracked leader 1st, led 11th, jumped slightly left 3 out and 2 out, edged left flat, held on well, won at Ludlow 2m 4f beg chs (4) gf in Oct beating The Package (11-4) by nk, 7 ran.
Dave's Dream (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, some headway after 7th, came wide and ridden approaching 2 out, soon hung left, no further impression, 6th of 12, 23l behind From Dawn To Dusk (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr.
My Moment (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Prominent until weakened approaching 3 out, 16th of 18, well behind You're The Top (11-5) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Numide (FR) 16-1 (11-4) Held up last, headway approaching 2 out, ridden to chase winner approaching last, no extra and lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 8, 11l behind Alsadaa (11-0) at Sandown 2m Lstd hdl (1) gd in Apr.
Vogarth 100-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, pushed along 6th, weakened 3 out, 6th of 8, 24l behind Holoko Heights (10-12) at Southwell 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Micheal Flips (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Close up in 4th, slightly lost place on inside 4 out, driven and outpaced next, stayed on approaching 2 out, driven and kept on well flat, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Dani's Girl (9-9) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct.
