led early,left in lead 3rd, ridden and headed briefly after 2 out, ridden out flat
pulled hard, soon led and clear, 20 lengths clear when ran out 3rd
held up in touch, left close 4th 3rd, ridden 2 out, effort approaching last, weakened flat
pulled hard in rear, always behind
pushed along and headway approaching 2 out, ridden and stayed on one pace approaching last
tracked leaders, left close 2nd 3rd, led briefly after 2 out, every chance last, kept on same pace flat
held up, ridden and weakened after 4th
behind from halfway, tailed off when pulled up before last
A large field goes to post for this novices hurdle but there is plenty of dead wood and we will take a chance on Medalist. The gelding from the Brian Ellison yard was a fair fourth behind Mr Midaz last time out and a reproduction of that effort would make him hard to beat,Hirvine won well last time out when defeating Montessori Mio and if he is as effective on this slightly softer surface he will not be far away. Toejam has shown a modicum of ability but appears not to really stay this trip. Of the remainder Rousing Thunder is from a shrewd yard and is worth an cautionary look in the market. The remainder look very ordinary and are best watched.