jumped right 1st, tracked leader 3rd, led after 4 out, drew clear from next, 12 lengths clear when not fluent last, eased flat
always behind, tailed off 3 out
chased leader until hit and lost place when reminders 3rd, weakened quickly before next, tailed off when pulled up before 5th
led, not fluent 4th, headed after 4 out, soon no impression with winner, lost 2nd before 2 out, weakened last
chased leaders to after 3rd, weakened quickly and pulled up next
chased leaders, reminder 5th, ridden after 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure from 2 out, never on terms
mid-division, headway and in touch 4th, ridden to chase leaders after 4 out, soon one pace, stayed on to go moderate 3rd after last
towards rear, struggling 4 out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway and in touch 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, chased leaders 4 out, soon outpaced, weakened from next
in rear, lost touch when blundered 3rd, pulled up before next
held up behind, headway on outside after 4 out, wandered next, stayed on to go well beaten 2nd before 2 out, no chance with winner
in touch when blundered and rider lost iron 1st, not jumped well and soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
We kick off with a novice hurdle and this looks a good opportunity for the MAGIC BISHOP to get off the mark ahead of Kosta Brava and Kris Kin Line. Malcolm Jefferson's charge left his bumper form well behind to finish a good second on his hurdles debut. He travelled nicely and jumped well for a horse that was having his first run over sticks and there should be more to come from the son of Bishop Of Cashel whose trainer does well at this track. Kosta Brava represents a powerful stable and must be respected. He had been applying his trade over fences but took a heavy fall on his last start and today's race seems to be a confidence booster. His form was not bad over fences so he has a chance. Kris Kin Line was disappointing on his latest start but must be considered on his form two runs back. Ideally he would like a step up in trip but if given a positive ride he could take catching. Others to mention are Too Tall from Tim Vaughan's yard that was half decent on the flat but we will return to Magic Bishop for the win.
Kosta Brava (FR) 9-2 (10-8) Pulled hard, close up, blundered 2nd, fell next, in a race won by Duke of Malfi (10-8) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Mar, 5 ran.
Sandman (GER) 50-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced 3 out, weakened next, 9th of 14, 43l behind Turbo Island (11-3) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Shaftesbury Avenue (USA) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division and keen, weakened 5th, pulled up before next, tailed off, in a race won by Chief Bucaneer (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
The Magic Bishop 22-1 (10-12) With leaders, led 4 out, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Chief Bucaneer (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Valonty 100-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along after 6th, soon quickly lost place, tailed off when pulled up before next, in a race won by Thyne For Deploy (10-7) at Wetherby 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr, 15 ran.
Kris Kin Line (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, lost place 3 out, 11th of 15, well behind Conquisto (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Secret Desert 25-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, stumbled and fell 5th, in a race won by Chief Bucaneer (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Solo Choice 7-1 (10-4) Led, headed 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 12, 48l behind Chief Bucaneer (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Too Tall 11-8fav (9-9) Tracked leading trio, headway into 3rd just after halfway, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, driven into narrow lead near finish, headed final strides, 2nd of 7, hd behind Why Nee Amy (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f app clm stks 0-70 (6) pol in Nov (flat).
Knockaveen (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, went 4th approaching 3 out, weakened approaching next, 7th of 15, well behind Tara Royal (11-6) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Little Miss Foozle 50-1 (10-5) Held up in mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up soon after, in a race won by Chief Bucaneer (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Overyou 100-1 (10-7) Towards rear, weakened after 4 out, 7th of 11, 17l behind Total Submission (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (5) gs.
City In The Sky 300-1 (9-11) Led until 4th, led next until after 6th, weakened after next, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Chester Lad (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr, 15 ran.
