held up off fast pace, mistake 6th, closed on leaders after 3 out, led 2 out, soon clear
held up, weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
prominent in chasing group, weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up off the pace, chased clear leader approaching 6th, ridden and one pace approaching 2 out
in rear, mistake 2nd, reluctant to race and pulled up after 5th
led chasing group, weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led and soon well clear, came back to field 3 out, headed 2 out, 4th and beaten when mistake last
chased leaders, mistake 3rd, closed after 3 out, chased winner from 2 out, one pace and held when mistake last
always behind, tailed off from 6th
always in rear, never near leaders
A competitive field goes to post for this novices hurdle with many in form rivals in opposition including Nathos, Misty Dancer and Shaman and the vote goes to Misty Dancer. The selection won well oh his debut but was slightly disappointing last time out. However that was on rain softened ground and with this faster surface sure to suit he will be hard to beat. Nathos rates the main danger he has ran well in some hot races this season and a reproduction of his latest forth behind Gin Palace would see him go close. Shaman is also worth of respect he won well last time out when defeating Carly Bay over course and distance, however he will find this harder under his penalty. High Paddy was a fair fourth behind Sindapour last time and has plenty of scope for improvement. Of the remainder Tiger Tips Lad is from a yard in form and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Misty Dancer.
