mistake 1st, pressed leader, led after 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, stayed on to chase winner approaching last, no extra flat
blundered 1st, pulled hard in touch, headway to track leaders 6th, mistake 4 out, led soon after 2 out, mistake last, stayed on well flat
led, blundered 1st, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened rapidly and no chance when mistake next
pulled hard in touch, headway 3 out, led and mistake 2 out, soon headed, weakened flat
mistake 1st, chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened before last
jumped poorly mistake 1st, chased leaders, mistake 5th, mistake 7th, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
held up in touch, weakened quickly approaching 3 out
A modest opener which should concern Rose Tea, Classic China and Dd¿s Glenalla with the latter just getting the nod. The Nigel Twiston-Davies trained mare showed improved form to get within half a length of Kentford Grebe at Bangor recently following a long break and will certainly improve for that outing. Rose Tea has taken well to hurdling with recent victories at Southwell and Hexham and should make another bold bid, but the double penalty may just prove too much of a burden. Classic China may be a bigger threat to the selection having shown tremendous promise in two competitive bumpers last season. Julia¿s Choice is another to consider on pieces of form but Dd¿s Glenalla is the pick on this occasion.
