tracked leader, upsides after 4 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden between last 2, drew clear after last, stayed on well, readily
chased leaders to 7th, behind and struggling before 4 out, well beaten from next
led, joined after 4 out, headed approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner in clear 2nd after last
held up in rear, pushed along after 4 out, plugged on into remote 3rd 2 out, no chance with clear pair
tracked leaders, not fluent 6th, ridden and unable to go with front pair before 3 out, weakened next, tailed off
A far-from-straightforward task for MAROWN but Nicky Richards’ novice should extend his unbeaten record stepping up a grade. Penny Blak has been looking one paced in bumpers so the longer trip and a switch to hurdles should help. Aloomomo has won four times over fences but is 0-11 over hurdles and not getting any younger while it is even more difficult to make a case for Mig Des Taillons and Abrach Road.
Marown (IRE) 5-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, challenged after next, ridden to lead last, kept on towards finish, won at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in Jan beating Sirwilliamwallace (11-6) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Abrach Road 100-1 (11-6) Never better than mid-division, behind from 5th, lost touch 7th, tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Marown (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Aloomomo (FR) Evensfav (12-1) Jumped right at times, led briefly before 9th and 12th, every chance 4 out, beaten 2 out, weakened flat, 5th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Strong Economy (11-2) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Mig Des Taillons (FR) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division on outer, took keen hold, moderate 9th 3 out, no impression, 11th of 16, dist behind Foxy Jacks (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Penny Blak 2-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Aire Valley Lad (11-0) at Newcastle 2m (5) sft in Dec.
