in touch, ridden to chase leader approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
led, headed briefly 5th, hung left 3 out, soon ridden, headed flat, stayed on
behind, hampered 2nd, kept on from 2 out never dangerous
held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden after next, soon weakened
in touch, hit 3rd, ridden next, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden next, led flat, all out
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before last
tracked leader, led briefly and mistake 5th, weakened next, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened quickly, tailed off then fell last
This looks a pretty desperate race, so Answered Promise may be good enough on his hurdling debut to get off the mark with Shaydeylaydeh and The Teuchter the others for the shortlist. The gelding hails from a shrewd yard and is sure to have been well schooled for this his hurdling bow. He will be fit from a busy campaign on the flat, and looks a cut above his rivals if he takes to jumping. There is very little to oppose the selection with here, although Shaydeylaydeh may be capable of a bold show after unseating her rider at Fontwell last month. The Teuchter does have the benefit of experience over the obstacles but has shown very little so far to suggest he can win a race, and he was well beaten on this track behind Who Cares Wins last month. Of the rest, Pennillion could be interesting if he is supported in the market, but we are happy to side with Answered Promise.
