Very good indeed. Very impressed by all of them despite others being well beaten. Knappers Hill for instance looks like a lovely middle distance chaser whilst the mare looks like she will love more of a test in a bigger field. Jonbon looks like his price tag could be generous for JP!
Pulled hard for a hell of a long way before finishing to good effect in 5th or 6th I think - nice debut
Ah, a winner at last! Yes,Oddy, albeit a very modest one, as I thought he must have a big chance in this event. Ground was indeed a bit too soft for Top Dog, but Authorised Speed ran a fine race to finish second. A good race!
Awful news. Really, really upsetting. Rules out the Stayers Hurdle and me musing if they would then head, 3 months later, to The Gold Cup.