with leader, led 2nd, clear 4 out, easily
held up, tracked leaders 7th, stumbled badly 8th, blundered 10th, ridden 4 out, no impression from next
jumped slow, always behind, lost touch from 8th, tailed off
tracked leaders, chased winner approaching 3rd, ridden 4 out, kept on from next and no impression
led to 2nd, pushed along after 6th, lost touch from 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
This event won't take much winning and can go to Tyneandthyneagain who is preferred to Better days and Dantes Venture. Richard Guest's charge has been absent for over 20 months and as clearly had his training problems but was a smart hurdler at his best and may be worth chancing that he retains enough ability to make a winning comeback. Better Days also returns from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, having been absent since disappointing on his chase debut at Uttoxeter almost a year ago. However, he was highly tried over timber and remains lightly raced so could be a serious danger to the selection if Sue Smith has him back to his best. Dantes Venture has some creditable hurdling form but has plenty to find with Tyneandthyneagain who can prove the safest bet.
