Tracked leaders, tracked leader after 2nd, led briefly approaching 6th, went left and hit next, led and went left 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, rallied to lead again towards finish op 7/2
Held up in last pair, steady headway 7th, 3rd 3 out, challenging when not much room switched left and carried left 2 out, led approaching the last, joined run-in, headed towards finish op 11/10 tchd 5/6
Hit 1st, held up in 4th place, dropped to last 5th, rallied chasing leaders approaching 2 out, every chance last, stayed on same pace run-in op 13/2 tchd 8/1
Raced wide, held up in last pair, headway into 4th place 5th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and weakening when unsighted and blundered 2 out op 9/2
Messire Des Obeaux (10/11), Bags Groove (4/1), Keeper Hill (9/2), Tommy Rapper (7/1), Benatar (16/1), Finula (150/1)
One of the more interesting novices' hurdles at the track this season, with lots of winning form and the best of it comes from MESSIRE DES OBEAUX, who can concede weight to all and head to Cheltenham in prime form. Bags Groove, Keeper Hill and Tommy Rapper also looks to be heading in the right direction and can battle for the minor money.
1. Messire Des Obeaux
2. Keeper Hill
3. Tommy Rapper