not jump well, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 9th
prominent, ridden 11th, weakened approaching 4 out, left poor 2nd 2 out
tracked leaders, pecked 1st, hit 6, pecked again 9th, led approaching 10th, ridden when left clear 2 out, hit last, eased flat
led, headed and hit 10th, soon pulled up
behind from 8th
not jump well, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 9th
behind from 8th, left tailed off 3rd 2 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd 10th, ridden and 2 lengths down when fell 2 out
Lady Zephyr and Darkness were the best of these over hurdles and they could fight out the finish here, with the former just getting the vote, The Holy Bee may one to chase them home. The Nigel Twiston-Davies trained mare is rated 126 over the smaller obstacles after manging three victories last term. She will have been well schooled by her capable handler and looks the best option. Darkness put in some excellent efforts last season and was thought good enough for the Cheltrenham festival. He is only rated six pounds lower than the selection and so must come into calculations. Hebnrietta Knight's The Holy Bee was no great shakes over hurdles but has always been thought of as more of a chaser and he could reward each-way supporters. Darina's Boy may prove best of the remainder but our idea of the winner is Lady Zephyr.
Broughton Boy 40-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden 7th, soon beaten and pulled up at the 8th in race won by Super Boston (10-10) at Southwell 3m 2f clm hdl (F) gd in Aug, 7 ran.
Darina's Boy 10-1 (10-12) Raced keenly in touch, led after 4th, headed after last, soon ridden, kept on same pace flat, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Mocharamor (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 5f beg chs (E) gd in Aug.
Darkness 66-1 (11-7) Reminders after 4th, always behind, 18th of 20, 41l behind No Refuge (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl Grd 1 (A) gd in Mar.
Dhaudeloup (FR) 9-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders and keen, led 5th, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, one pace, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Harry Potter (10-12) at Southwell 2m 1f sll hdl (G) gf in Aug.
Honor And Glory 5-2 (11-7) last of 4, 18l behind Barrshan (12-0) at Garthorpe 3m ptp gd in May.
The Holy Bee (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Soon in touch, headway after 6th, ridden and one pace from 3 out, 3rd of 17, 9l behind Rash Moment (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn hdl (E) gf in Mar.
Lady Zephyr (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mistake 4th, always behind, 13th of 18, well behind Moulin Riche (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m nov hdl Grd 2 (A) gd in Mar.
Sunny South East (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Led until approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 31l behind Separated (10-10) at Bangor 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (E) gs in Aug.
