hung left most of way, tracked leader, led 2nd, pressed approaching 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on well (no time taken)
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened well before 3 out, went 3rd latter stages
held up, headway 3rd, outpaced by leading pair 3 out, soon weakened
held up, mistakes, weakened 9th, went 4th latter stages
not always fluent, led until 2nd, tracked winner, every chance approaching 2 out where jumped left, beaten when awkward last
Legendary Hop could do better over this longer trip having shaped with promise when fifth over 2m here on her hurdling debut. But it's difficult to see Chris Bealby's mare troubling HARRY THE VIKING if the latter reproduces the form he showed when beating subsequent winner Forgotten Gold over this trip at Chepstow. Rhythm Seeker has won between the flags over this trip but his form under Rules so far has left much to be desired.
Harry The Viking 11-10fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 6th, chased leaders approaching 4 out, every chance next, led 2 out, kept on well under pressure, won at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gd in Oct beating Forgotten Gold (11-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Beacon Bright 20-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, reminders after 4th, ridden after 6th, behind 8th, last of 6, well behind Chac Du Cadran (10-12) at Towcester 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Rhythm Seeker 33-1 (10-12) Held up, headway after 6th, not fluent 7th, hit 8th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out, 5th of 6, well behind Chac Du Cadran (10-12) at Towcester 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Thorncliffer 66-1 (10-12) In rear, struggling from 6th, 11th of 18, well behind Native Gallery (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Legendary Hop 25-1 (11-0) Led until 5th, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, no extra last, 5th of 11, 12l behind Young Mags (11-0) at Towcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gd.
