always prominent, led after 3rd, headed 5th, led again after 2 out, ridden last, ran on well
held up, headway 3 out, every chance 2 out, soon ridden and weakened before last
tracked leaders, driven to challenge after 2 out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, pulled hard, weakened 3 out
held up, struggling 4 out, behind when pulled up soon after 2 out
behind, tailed off 3 out, pulled up soon after next
held up, mistake 4th, good headway after 3 out, every chance when fell next
held up, chased leaders after 3rd, weakened after 3 out
prominent, led before 2nd, headed before next, weakened quickly 5th, soon tailed off
led early, led again before 3rd, headed before next, led again 5th, headed next, weakening when slightly hampered 2 out
held up in touch, went 3rd after 3rd, one pace from 2 out
In Media Res just gets the verdict here over Le Galactico, Eleazar looks the pick of the others. Nicky Henderson's four-year-old was a decent performer on the flat in France and made a big impression when taking his first hurdles contest at Newton Abbot. He quickened clear in the closing stages after a solid round of jumping, and although it was only a modest contest, there should be plenty more to come. Le Galactico is making his hurdles debut following three placed efforts in good class bumpers last season. He will have been well schooled and looks a major threat to all. Eleazar has shown plenty of promise in two races to date and can put that experience to good use this afternoon to reach a place. Nelson du Ronceray should step up on his debut run and could prove best of the others, however In Media Rose has already proven his ability and he gets the nod.
In Media Res (FR) 5-1 (10-3) Chased leader, headway 5th, led on bit approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, drifted left approaching last, ran on well, won at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hdl (D) gs in May beating Abragante (10-10) by 5l, 8 ran.
Dance World 100-1 (10-7) Mid-division, not much room after 5th, effort approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 14, 36l behind Natal (11-8) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (C) gd in Nov.
Eleazar (GER) 8-1 (10-12) In touch, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, mistake last, weakened flat, 4th of 17, 8l behind Siberian Highness (10-5) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (E) gd in Nov.
Le Galactico (FR) 11-2 (10-12) In touch, tracking leaders and going well 6f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra when headed just inside final furlong, 2nd of 21, 1 1/2l behind Hi Humpfree (11-1) at Newbury 2m nhf (H) gd in Apr.
Nelson du Ronceray (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, hit 1st and 3rd, headway to chase leading group approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 11th of 17, 26l behind Pirate Flagship (11-2) at Newbury 2m nh mdn hdl (D) gd in Nov.
Anna Panna 50-1 (10-2) Jumped slowly 1st and 2nd, soon behind, no impression, 10th of 13, well behind Acambo (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (D) gf in Nov.
Saraba (FR) 50-1 (10-2) In touch, mistake 5th, ridden after 3 out, 5th and no chance when blundered 2 out, 6th of 16, 18l behind Anticipating (11-5) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (D) gd in Nov.
Harcourt (USA) 16-1 (9-10) Dwelt, recovered to lead after 1f, headed 4f out, weakened rapidly and eased 2f out, 12th of 13, well behind Magic Sting (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f clm (5) gs in Aug (Flat).
