close up in 3rd when stumbled on landing and fell 6th
tracked leaders, went 2nd at 6th, led approaching 2 out, drew well clear approaching last, heavily eased flat, unchallenged
held up in rear, left 3rd at 7th, mistake 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off when blundered last and virtually pulled up flat
led, jumped left 5th, headed approaching 2 out, soon ridden, no chance with winner
pressed leader, slightly hampered 5th, weakened losing place when brought down 7th
A particularly weak affair which will take little winning should go to Reel Dancer. The TEAMtalk selection showed useful form last season to be placed in bumpers at Chepstow and Sandown and will handle the testing conditions so looks the one to beat on his hurdling bow. Jasmin Guichois appears one of his stable's lesser lights but has a fitness edge and is effective on the ground so, added to his previous experience, may take the forecast spot ahead of Buzybakson who is unproven in testing conditions and lacks a recent outing.