chased leaders until weakened after 8th, tailed off
in touch, led 9th, ridden and headed after 3 out, one pace from 2 out
held up in touch, ridden after 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out, soon hung left, one pace
with leader, led 8th to 9th, not fluent 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on again after 2 out
held up, headway approaching 8th, led after 3 out, driven out
led, reminders after 3rd, hit 6th and rider lost iron briefly, headed 8th, weakened before next, tailed off
mid-division, headway 8th, weakened 2 out
behind, brief effort after 3 out, never dangerous
in touch, reminders after 5th, lost touch 7th, tailed off and pulled up before 9th
always behind, lost touch 7th
Gan Eagla is not the easiest of rides, but should have too much class for these and can beat Rathfeigh Lad and Bob's Lad. The Venetia Williams trained gelding tried to run out at the fourth last time at Worcester and did well under the circumstances to finish third to Cross The Highman. If Sam Thomas can keep this one in line today he will be difficult to beat. Rathfeigh Lad ran well over course and distance last time when third behind Numitas. That was his first outing over hurdles so improvement can be expected. Donald was very disappointing on his hurdles debut at Uttoxeter but he has a put up some decent performances on the flat and may be much better than that run suggests. Any market move for newcomer Bob's Lad should be heeded, but in a modest contest, Gan Eagla looks the one to be on.
