chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, clear next, pushed out
held up, mistake 5th, ridden and headway to go 3rd 2 out, never dangerous
held up in rear, reminders 3rd, headway after 5th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, no impression
always behind
chased leaders, every chance approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
held up and keen, blundered 2nd, headway approaching 5th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, behind when fell last
A weak selling hurdle may go the way of Gregorian, with Oro Street and Royal Maid others to consider. This is not an event to get too heavily involved in but Gregorian can get the losses incurred at Stratford back. Although not the easiest of horses to win with, John O' Shea's charge has taken on better company in the past and has a good jockey on board in Greg Richards. Oro Street was also a beaten favourite last time, at Towcester, but his second to Shayadi here has been advertised since, and so he must be considered. Royal Maid comes from a back-to-form stable, but has a bit of an absence to overcome, and with the rest making little appeal, apart from Devote, Gregorian has a sound chance.
