tracked winner throughout, effort approaching 7th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division throughout, ridden 7th, never dangerous
mid-division to 5th, weakened next, soon well behind
mid-division to 6th, tailed off from next
mistake 5th, ridden 2 out, kept on, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders to 5th, ridden and weakened 7th
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, steady headway 2 out, never nearer
in touch to 3rd, soon ridden, behind from 6th
saddle slipped and pulled up after 1st
in rear to 6th, some late headway, never nearer
held up and behind, some late headway from 2 out, never nearer
Girl Of Pleasure, a moderate performer on the level, showed improved form for the switch to hurdling when making a winning debut over timber over course and distance last month. However, she was all out to win then and may struggle under her penalty. William George, who is rated 70 on the flat, has claims on his hurdles debut, as does the Mark Pitman-trained Beasley but this should go to Martin Pipe's Red Halo. The best of these on the flat, Tony McCoy's mount was never in danger at Bangor on his hurdles debut and should be able to defy the penalty.
