mid-division, good headway approaching 9th, challenged from 3 out, led after last, stayed on well, ridden out
keen and prominent, slightly hampered on bend after 6th, led approaching 9th, ridden after 3 out, hit last, soon headed, no extra
mid-division until 9th, soon behind
chased leaders, very reluctant and tried to run out on bend after 6th, immediately pulled up
mid-division, took closer order 8th, ridden and weakened quickly approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, not fluent 6th, ridden to chase leading pair 3 out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, stayed on passed beaten horses from 3 out, never dangerous
led, ran wide and briefly headed on bend after 6th, headed approaching 9th, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, left in lead briefly on bend after 6th, weakened after 9th, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, reminders after 6th, tailed off and pulled up after 9th
Winning pointer Reflected Glory made the best possible start to his hurdling career when landing a novices' event at Lingfield in heavy ground last month and is taken to follow up at the main expense of Loup Charter and Roman Court. The last mentioned was well held in a handicap last time but should appreciate the return to novice company, although this looks too tough for him. Jonjo O'Neill's pair Goss Hawk and Longterm have to be respected but a bigger threat may come from the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Bob The Builder, who is entitled to improve on his recent debut effort. Francois Doumen's raiders are always worth a second look and his representative Mayeul should be suited by the rain that fell yesterday. Henrietta Knight's Exeter winner was highly tried at Sandown last time and should appreciate the drop in class. He holds solid claims but Reflected Glory has an obvious chance and is taken to follow up his Lingfield success.
