chased leader, ridden and every chance 2 out, stayed on but not pace winner
in touch, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden 3 out, beaten when fell 2 out
jumped left, dived badly left and ran out 4th
mid-division, headway on bit 3 out, challenged and led before last, pushed out
held up mid-division, ridden after 3 out, stayed on one pace 2 out
prominent, ridden before 2 out, weakening when mistake last
towards rear, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
held up in mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
pulled hard, held up in mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up in mid-division, headway 2 out, pushed along approaching last, nearest finish
led and soon clear, ridden before 2 out, held up before last, no extra
Just an ordinary event on paper and Limerick Boy is the selection to make a winning debut over hurdles. Successful at Group 3 level in 2001 in his native Germany, the son of Alwuhush holds an entry in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle and looks an exciting recruit to the winter game. Ex-Polish performer Kombinacja was smart on the level at her best but has twice disappointed over hurdles and looks worth opposing once again. Nautical raced with some success in Dubai last year but, along with fellow hurdling debutante Indian Star, his overall form leaves him with plenty to find with the selection. Night Driver ran well in the face of a stiff task when fourth on his hurdling bow behind Well Chief at Taunton last month and has place claims with the benefit of experience.
