mid-division, headway 9th, weakened 2 out
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
always prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened flat
mid-division, weakened after 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
behind until pulled up after 6th
led to 4th, remained prominent, ridden 3 out, weakened flat
mistake 2nd, never on terms, lost touch 9th, tailed off
held up, headway 9th, weakening when rider dropped whip soon after last
chased leader, led 7th, ridden approaching 2 out, headed flat, kept on
behind, hard ridden from 7th, headway approaching 3 out, soon hung left, led flat, driven out
prominent until 9th, no chance when mistake 2 out, pulled up before last
mistake 1st, tailed off after 3rd, pulled up before 7th
prominent until 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent, led 4th to 7th, weakened flat
Nonrunner
Hylia is very lightly raced and can take this contest from Bally's Bak and Tirikumba. The selection has just had two outings this year and has shown plenty of ability in both. She chased home Page Point at Huntingdon before finishing third to the handicap snip Rift Valley at Wincanton. She has been staying on well in her races so the three mile trip today could be ideal. Bally's Bak reverts to the smaller obstacles following a fair effort behind Macnance in a novice chase in December. She is not badly treated on her previous hurdles form and may reach the places. Meanwhile Tirikumba was outclassed at Cheltenham last time, but back at this level she should play a major role. In a very open event Wayward Melody is another to consider for the places, but for the winner we return to Hylia.
