tracked leaders, challenged 4 out, led briefly before next, stayed on to lead again 2 out, ridden and 1 length clear when fell heavily last
held up in touch, effort 3 out, outpaced next, no impression when left 6 lengths down in 2nd last
set steady pace, headed before 3 out, ridden and outpaced next, held when left 3rd last
held up in touch, headway when not fluent 4 out, effort on outside next, outpaced 2 out, no impression when left 4th last
raced keenly, tracked leader, led after 3 out to next, 1 length down and staying on when left 6 lengths clear last
held up, ridden and headway 3 out, weakened next
ZEMSKY can get the better of Steady Tiger and Star Lord in this novices' hurdle. The selection looks to have the best form on show here but there is a slight concern over his ability to handle this ground as this is the first time he has tackled it. However, if he handles the ground then he should take all the stopping. However, his chief rival Steady Tiger has also yet to prove himself on the ground, although being by Presenting, this faster surface should suit. Star Lord is a thorough stayer and he will have no trip or ground worries here, although he could be one to follow when he goes novice chasing. Big Burrows won well last time and he should have no problems getting this longer trip today. He is another who shapes as though he will be better over fences next season, but he should be capable of getting competitive today. Zemsky looks a smart prospect and if he handles the ground he should prevail.
Star Lord (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) In touch, driven and outpaced approaching 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 4th of 10, well behind Cape Tribulation (11-10) at Doncaster 3m nov hdl G2 (1) sft in Jan.
Big Burrows (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, mid-division halfway, chased leaders approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on to lead soon after last, driven out, won at Kelso 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar beating Sirkeel (11-2) by 6l, 11 ran.
Classic Cut 5-2fav (11-2) Made most, hit 3 out, soon ridden, driven out run in, won at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar beating Frankie Anson (11-2) by 9l, 16 ran.
Steady Tiger (IRE) 3-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, chased leaders approaching 4 out, challenged when mistake 2 out, every chance last, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Ernst Blofeld (11-8) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Zemsky (IRE) 13-8 (10-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd 9th, challenged travelling well after 3 out, led 2 out, soon clear, easily, won at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar beating Neil Harvey (11-5) by 8l, 9 ran.
Mighty Magnus (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Held up mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out, 13th of 15, 21l behind Pontop (10-11) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Mar.
Stormin Exit (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Led, ridden approaching 2 out, soon headed and weakened, 6th of 11, 13l behind Big Burrows (11-2) at Kelso 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar.
