held up in mid-division, headway approaching 5th, weakened quickly and pulled up before next
held up in rear, headway 3 out, effort approaching last, every chance flat, kept on same pace
soon led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up in mid-division, lost place halfway, headway 3 out, effort approaching last, every chance flat, kept on
held up in touch, headway 2 out, ridden to lead last, headed final 100 yards, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
close up, led approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, rallied and every chance flat, no extra towards finish
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, effort approaching last, weakened flat
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, led after 2 out, headed last, hard ridden to lead final 100 yards, kept on
held up in rear, unseated rider 2nd
in touch, pushed along and lost place after 5th, tailed off after 3 out
held up towards rear mistake 5th, headway to chase leaders 3 out, ridden and effort approaching last, no extra flat
in touch, ridden and weakened 3 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 3 out
Low grade but nevertheless competitive stuff. Toby was a promising hurdler a few years ago but has rapidly lost his form. If the ever patient Nicky Richards has reawakened his enthusiasm, it would be very difficult to see past him today. Tobesure was a winner here in Class E for John Charlton. His hurdling technique is pretty agricultural though and on that occasion, he was helped by the omission of two flights of hurdles.Castle Clear produced a stinker in behind but is forgiven that effort and duly made the TEAMtalk selection. He acts on the surface and his trainer, Sue Bradburne confirmed the stable's well-being earlier in the week at Wetherby. Of the remainder, Artesmia has done nothing wrong in minor events while Setting Sun - an infrequent visitor to the racetrack - seems best in bigger fields and could run into a place at decent odds.
