always behind, jumped left 4th and 5th, reminders after, soon detacted, pulled up before 10th
tracked leader, led 6th, clear 4 out, unchallenged
tracked leaders, chased winner approaching 7th, no impression from 4 out
led, headed 6th, pushed along 8th, soon weakened
Hallyards Gael was the second-highest rated of these over hurdles, where he won twice, and may have been unlucky in a chase at Kelso last time. He looks the one to beat. Prince Highlight was officially rated higher than Hallyards Gael at best over hurdles but makes his chasing debut today. Free To Run steps back in trip after two fair efforts over three miles or more. Supreme Irony ran a better race in first-time blinkers last time but they are left off today.