tracked leader, led 9th, blundered and headed 10th, led again 12th, headed approaching 3 out, weakened and pulled up approaching last
led, mistake and headed 9th, one pace from 2 out
jumped slowly, always behind, pulled up after 11th
held up, ridden and weakened 4 out
held up, headway 9th, led approaching 3 out, soon clear, eased flat
with leaders, ridden and chased winner over 2 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, joined leader 11th, ridden and weakened 2 out
always behind, pulled up after 11th
held up, blundered and unseated rider 3rd
held up, headway 10th, mistake 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
always behind, pulled after 11th
Although El Cordobes bids to win this contest for the second year in succession, the well-treated Happy Change looks to have been found a decent opportunity. The injury-prone Happy Change has certainly had his training troubles but off today's mark, he looks the one to be with. Rated 120+ over hurdles, he produced a fair return from absence at Exeter and is given the nod in this competitive heat. El Cordobes bids to win this race for the second year in succession but he has been in modest form this term and may be a little high in the handicap at present. Zabadi is a shadow of his former self but he must have shown something for connections to continue to persevere with him. Former pointer, Grand Ambition has bits and pieces of form over hurdles while Brerton is watched in the market on chasing debut.
