held up towards rear, headway halfway, ridden and effort after 4 out, one pace approaching 2 out
held up, brief effort 4 out, weakened before next
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 3 out, every chance last, kept on flat
held up in touch, headway halfway, challenging when mistake 3 out, blundered next, ridden to lead approaching last, ran on
behind, weakened from halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, pushed along 5th, ridden and weakened from next
held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 4 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out
in touch, pushed along 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led 5th, headed approaching last, no extra flat
ridden and weakened approaching 4 out
never better than mid-division
led, headed 5th, weakened after 4 out
A tricky looking novice event here with a few to consider. Search And Destroy is highly thought of and did not do himself justice last time out at Kempton. He had previously shown ability at Doncaster and is unpenalised for that victory and will go better here on ground more to his liking. Laouen has undoubted ability but looks a difficult ride. He should be involved in the shake up but needs things to go his way. Ontos developed a winning habit during the summer and has ability but he could struggle on these terms against some less exposed animals. Another Dude is a reliable performer who has a turn of foot. If not finding this ground too taxing he should be involved in the finish. My Line was a decent flat horse and looks suited by hurdling despite falling last time out. However he looks the type who will do better in time and over further.
