Abstract Art held up in mid-division, headway 4th, squeezed through between horses to lead on bit 2 out, 6 lengths clear when mistake last, easily

Quizzene chased leader, led 3rd to 6th, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, one pace

Iron Hague held up in touch, led 6th, ridden and headed 2 out, one pace

Danny Zuko took keen hold in touch, weakened after 3 out

Sunbolt led to 3rd, with leader until weakened approaching 3 out

Herons Well jumped left 1st, always behind

Dancing Partner prominent, ridden after 4th, weakened 6th

Mysterious World pulled hard early, always towards rear

Hose Thorns always in rear

Never Ask in rear, ridden after 4th, tailed off

Azreme held up in mid-division, headway 5th, 3 lengths 5th when fell 3 out

The fairly useful pair at the head of the field stood out despite their penalties in a novice hurdle otherwise lacking in quality, and they came clear with one other from the home turn.

ASTRACT ART had disappointed when making the running on his previous start but did much better with more patient riding tactics here, and was value for more than his winning margin as he was slightly squeezed for room going to two out, and having led at that flight he was well in command when he made a bad mistake at the last. He impressed with the amount he had left in the tank to overcome his shortage of room, and the way he settled things in a matter of strides after two out suggets he has the makings of a fairly useful hurdler.

Iron Hague had shown ability in Ireland and clearly benefited from his first run in Britain as he ran as good deal better here,leading five out until two out and coming well clear of the rest.

Bumper winner Danny Zuko showed a little more than on his hurdling debut and may progress again.

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