in touch, headway and reminders after 5th, soon behind
held up until headway 3 out, led 2 out, driven out
led, mistake 7th, headed 3 out, weakened from next
tracked leaders, pushed along approaching 6th, weakened 2 out
in touch, headway 5th, led 3 out, soon ridden, mistake and headed 2 out, one-paced
towards rear, headway 7th, ridden and chance 2 out, kept on under pressure
held up, ridden after 7th, no danger
mid-division, dropped rear 5th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
held up, headway 7th, ridden and effort 3 out, one-paced from approaching 2 out
Nijway Unlucky when Slipped Up at Hexham in May. A C&D over a year ago, but off top weight others preferred today.
Diamond Crown (IRE) Finished a good second to Ghutah (beaten 0.25L) latest over shorter distance. Has been running consistently but has not proved himself over this trip.
Kilcreggan Finished a decent third at Southall last time. Recent form on the flat is only moderate and looks unlikely to win today over hurdles; place chances at best..
Principal Boy (IRE) Has been campaigning all summer over hurdles over shorter trips. Was fourth last time out at Cartmel, should appreciate the step up in trip.
Rebel's Gift Finished third at Cartmel last time on Good to Soft. Has only had one run since January and would have sound chances over this trip.
Fifteen Reds Very moderate form; unlikely to win today.
Suave Frankie Most hurdle runs have been in Sellers and they have been uninspiring; needs to improve to have chances today.
Weaver Sam Won an NHF race at Hexham in 1999. Very moderate form on the flat and over hurdles. Runs with first time blinkers today which will need to significantly improve his performance to win today.
The Hazel Harrier (IRE) An eleven-year-old who looks unlikely to lose his maiden status today.
Sea Haitch Em Unplaced in five starts to date; others preferred.
Influential (IRE) Very moderate form in Ireland but travels across the channel to run here today; market best watched to gauge his chances.
