took keen hold, tracked leader, close 3rd when fell 3 out
tracked leaders, led soon after 3 out, headed soon after last, rallied to lead again run-in, ran on towards finish
set steady pace, headed soon after 3 out, weakened before last
held up in touch, effort going well to chase winner before 2 out, led narrowly soon after last, found little under pressure and headed run-in, well held towards finish
held up last, blundered 4 out, close up 3 out, soon ridden, weakened soon after 2 out
chased leaders, effort under pressure before 3 out and weakened
always behind, hit 4th, struggling 4 out
held up in touch, close up 3 out, weakened well before last
Bannow Brand is obviously held in high regard by this top yard and should be given every consideration, but he will have to be very good to beat Ladalko and Brewster, who should fight out the finish, Ladalko just gets the nod, Rebel Rhythm looks best of the remainder. The selection proved himself a very good novice when beating some decent types in a grade two event at Sandown last time. He appeared to lose his confidence over fences last season but back over hurdles he is improving leaps and bounds and will be difficult to beat here. Brewster is another on the upgrade and put in a smart display last time beating some decent performers in a very competitive event at Cheltenham. This is a much stronger event but he did win in emphatic style and will be a major threat to the selection. Rebel Rhythm also takes a step up in class but bolted in last time and should be capable of taking a hand in the finish here. Va Vavoom could prove best of the rest, but Ladalko looks the part here and is taken to land the spoils
