tracked leaders, led 3rd, clear halfway, headed after last, no extra towards finish
mid-division ridden after 4 out, outpaced next
led to 3rd, tracked leader after, mistake 2 out, challenged last, led run in, driven out
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden approaching 3 out, soon beaten
towards rear, mistake 2nd, soon pushed along, no danger after
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
midi-division, jumped slowly and dropped rear 2nd, soon behind
held up towards rear, headway halfway and in touch, effort 3 out, soon ridden and beaten
A race made up of mainly moderate recruits from the flat and Caroubier, with less of a stamina query than most, is fancied to get off the mark at the first time of asking over hurdles. With Hilltime and Drift Away, who fought out a tight finish at Sedgefield earlier in the month, expected to pose the selection the biggest problems. However, as Hilltime was a sprinter in his previous division of the vocation, there still has to be a question mark against him with regard to his ability to see out the trip. Whereas Drift Away will no doubt be suited by a stiffer test in due course. So Caroubier, who is a multiple winner from the all weather, is taken to edge it here. He is sure to have been well schooled for his venture into National Hunt and he can return an immediate instalment for his current connections today.
