held up, headway 5th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, one pace
in touch, weakening when mistake 3 out
towards rear, ridden when mistake 5th, never dangerous
held up rear, headway after 4 out, mistakes 3 out and 2 out and weakened
in touch, ridden and weakened after 4 out
tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
virtually refused to race, always behind
towards rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out
in touch, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 5th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
in touch, weakened 5th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
led, weakening when headed 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened approaching last
mid-division, headway 4th, jumped right 5th, led approaching 6th, ridden clear 3 out, just held on
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, weakened 3 out
held up rear, headway 5th, ridden to chase winner 3 out, ran on well from last, just denied
mid-division, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
A very modest race to start with and one that can go to the familiar figure of Martin Pipe, who sends out Altesse De Sou who should have to much in the locker for Think Quick and Ede's who are two hopeful options out of the rest. Blue Leader would also have claims if he recaptures any of his old sparkle and is worth monitoring in the betting. However, Pipe has wiped the floor with all comers in races of this nature down the years and, although this is chicken feed in comparison to some of the prizes already landed by the champion trainer this season, his attention to detail can again become evident today. Think Quick showed an aptitude for this game when he made his debut under National Hunt rules and, with that experience of the track behind him, he holds sound each-way claims here. Whereas Ede's, who won a modest contest at Plumpton last March, reverted to type when he was last seen out and now has a little to prove. Therefore the most solid option appears to be Altesse De Sou, who should appreciate this drop in grade today.
