led, hit 4 out, ridden after 2 out, headed and hit last, kept on flat
prominent, blundered 3rd, ridden 3 out, weakened next
in rear, ridden and headway after 4 out, hung 2nd 2 out, led approaching last, ridden out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, ridden an disputing 2nd when fell 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd and hit 10th, weakened approaching 4 out, well held in 4th when fell 2 out
held up, took closer order approaching 9th, reminders approaching 10th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up, hit 6th, pushed along 11th, hit next, soon weakened
soon chasing leader, lost place approaching 10th, soon weakened blundered 4 out, pulled up before next
A modest event to get things underway and it can go to Father Paddy, with Bobosh, Highland Tracker and Jack Fuller possibly others to consider. Based on his Taunton second to Jack Fuller last month, Brady Boys can get amongst the money, although he is only modest, while Highland Tracker should also be competitive from his current chasing mark if he is fit enough on his seasonal return. Manoram has gone backwards since winning over hurdles at Worcester last May, and Lord Of The Realm has so far not looked a natural over fences. Bolton Barrie holds a very good chance based on his hurdling form but has so far failed to complete in two chasing runs. Bobosh would also hold a good chance on his chasing debut based on his best hurdling form, which leaves us with the topweight, Father Paddy. He showed a sufficient level of ability over the larger obstacles at Sedgefield last time to suggest he ought to be more-than-competitive in what is a low-quality affair. As such, he gets the vote.
