held up in 3rd, mistake 2nd and 3rd, stayed on from 4 out, no impression
chased leader, led after 2nd, clear 5th, very easily
held up in 4th, went 3rd 2nd, ridden after 4 out, not quicken
led, headed after 2nd, ridden after 4 out, not pace of winner
Tresor Preziniere showed ability in France but disappointed on his British debut and may be best watched here unless there is considerable stable confidence and the vote goes to Tysou who has translated some useful hurdle form into his chasing and ran his best race last time out at Kempton. This looks an easier task and with him being suited by this ground should go well. Hitman has been plagued by injuries throughout his career though has undoubted ability. He has yet to race on ground this fast and with his jumping leaving something to be desired he is overlooked here. Trouble Next Door was a solid enough hurdler on his day and having shown an ability to cope with fast ground is no forlorn hope if things don't go to plan for the other more fancied horses.
