raced keen, led, headed 9th, weaken quickly 12th, behind when pulled up before 14th
held up towards rear, rapid headway 10th to chase leaders, hit next, soon weakened
tracked leader, led 9th, headed after 14th, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, led approaching 14th, headed 2 out, one pace under pressure
in touch, headway to chase leaders 10th, blundered badly 12th, soon lost place, brief effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, outpaced halfway
held up towards rear, headway 13th, led 2 out, mistake last, ran on well
mistakes, in touch, outpaced after 14th, mistake 3 out, disputing remote 4th when fell last
held up in touch, headway 14th, soon ridden, effort 2 out, one pace under pressure
held up in rear, blundered and unseated rider 8th
behind when fell 11th
Blyth Brook is in top form at present and should take all the beating, with Strong Tartan and Parade Racer two of his main rivals. Pulled up in two of the last three runnings of the Martell Reserve Novices' Hunters' Chase at Aintree, Blyth Brook has bigger fish to fry this season as trainer Tim Reed has aimed him at the Foxhunters' itself. The 12-year-old reappeared after a nine-month break to make it three wins out of his last four starts with an easy success at Musselburgh, jumping well throughout. The slight drop back in trip today is not seen as a problem and he should go to Aintree with another victory to his credit. Strong Tartan showed improved form over fences last summer and can make a name for himself on the northern circuit, but he will no doubt need the run. Parade Racer was in action between the flags just five days ago and should go well under Dale Jewett, and The Butterwick Kid is a familiar sight who should land one or two races. They are all up against it here though, with Blyth Brook head and shoulders above the rest.
