tracked leaders, not fluent and reminder 6th, ridden along from after 8th, mistake 13th, no chance with winner before 4 out, went 2nd towards finish
disputed lead, led after 4th, headed 7th, led again 9th, clear after 13th, jumped left 2 out, very easily
made most until after 4th, led again 7th until 9th, no chance with winner before 4 out, lost 2nd towards finish
This looks a straight fight between two strong yards if they all jump round safely as Miss Tilly Oscar is outclassed on evidence to date. Rally didn't do too badly on a couple of ventures over fences last winter and does have a novice hurdle win to his name at this venue back in late 2013. He's a fair hurdler but RATHLIN ROSE is rated 8lb higher on official ratings over timber whilst looking very much a chaser in the making, having landed an Irish point-to-point before joining David Pipe. This has always looked to be his game and he's awarded the vote in the belief he's open to significant improvement over the larger obstacles.
Rally 10-1 (11-5) Led, ridden before 9th, headed approaching 3 out, lost place next, 11th of 12, 23l behind Masterofdeception (11-1) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd.
Rathlin Rose (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened under pressure after last, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Flintham (11-7) at Ffos Las 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Mar.
Miss Tilly Oscar (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, struggling after 5 out, never near leaders, 6th of 7, 40l behind Belmount (11-0) at Ludlow 3m nov ltd hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd.
