keen tracked leaders, went 2nd 6th, led approaching 3 out soon headed, kept one pace
led 1st, tracked leader until 6th, ridden and weakened after 4 out
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened before 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened after 4 out
held up in touch, ridden 3 out, headway next, kept on to go 4th flat
always in rear, reminders 6th, hit 8th
held up towards rear, headway 7th, chased winner and hit 2 out, no impression flat
always behind
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakening when awkward on landing 2 out
always in rear
took keen hold, led 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened next
in rear, some headway 7th, ridden after next soon weakened
held up in touch, led 3 out, stayed on flat
held up mid-division, jumped slowly and lost place 7th, ridden and headway 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
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QUICK WILL is our idea of the most likely victor although Son Of Flicka and Kealshore Boy are likely to be figuring on many shortlist. James Ewart's charge appears to appreciate the hustle and bustle of big fields and what he lacks in size, he more than makes up for in application. Son Of Flicka has squandered better opportunities than this in the past though his yard are in form and he cannot be written off just yet. Kealshore Boy won at Wetherby in fine style and has not been harshly dealt with by the handicapper. Glingerbank is proven under ground conditions and is sure to give a bold account. Terenzium has performed well in similar contests and while softer ground may suit better, his stable have gone close on a couple of occasions already this week. Benmadigan looked a smart novice though has struggled of late. Baaher is not straight forward though is in off a very low racing weight. Rose Dobbin had a winner on Thursday so a note of Modicum's performance in the pre-race market is advised. Pontop is on a belated seasonal reappearance and with his form on a faster surface, he could be somewhat fresher than most. Quick Will has plenty to like about him at this level and he is a confident selection.
Son Of Flicka 8-13fav (11-0) Jumped left and not fluent, chased leading pair, mistake 4th, ridden and outpaced when mistake 7th, driven and headway to chase winner on long run to 2 out, about 2 lengths behind when mistake 2 out, beaten after, pecked last, 2nd of 4, 15l behind The Jazz Musician (11-0) at Taunton 2m beg chase (4) sft in Feb.
Kealshore Boy 16-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, led 2nd, jumped right 7th, headed 3 out, led again 2 out, headed approaching last, one pace, 6th of 18, 7l behind Sir Harry Ormesher (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Modicum (USA) 40-1 (11-9) In rear, pushed along 5th, never dangerous, last of 9, 40l behind Caravel (11-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Feb.
Quick Will (FR) 7-2fav (11-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led 6th, headed after 4 out, weakened after last, 5th of 12, 14l behind Grandad Bill (11-8) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Feb.
Terenzium (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Held up, ridden to chase leaders before 3 out, one pace, no impression from next, 4th of 7, 16l behind Dancing Dik (11-0) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Feb.
Border Tale 33-1 (10-10) Always behind, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 27l behind Grandad Bill (11-8) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Feb.
Pontop (IRE) 15-8fav (10-0) In touch, headway halfway, every chance 3 out, outpaced after next, 4th of 7, 15l behind Acambo (12-5) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Jun.
Appeal Denied (IRE) 100-1 (11-8) Soon struggling in rear, lost touch 4 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Bygones Of Brid (11-8) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hdl G2 (1) sft, 11 ran.
Carters Rest 18-1 (11-2) Held up, chased leaders after 4 out, ridden, no impression from next, 5th of 7, 18l behind Candy Creek (11-1) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Sendali (FR) 14-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 48l behind Honest John (10-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Feb.
Baaher (USA) 8-1 (11-3) Prominent, led 5th, headed 3 out, regained led next, headed after last, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Raysrock (11-12) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Feb.
Benmadigan (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Held up, well off the pace until 3rd, pushed along after 8th, ridden 3 out, wanting to hang right, stayed on flat, not pace to troubled leaders, 5th of 7, 4l behind Le Corvee (11-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Oct.
Ramsden Boy (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Towards rear, closer in 5th approaching 3 out, no extra when mistake next, 6th of 9, 25l behind The Flying Dustman (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 hvy in Feb.
Leith Walk (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, ridden, headway next, stayed on to lead after last, ran on, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Feb beating Quick Will (11-1) by 4l, 13 ran.
Glingerbank (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up in touch, chased winner approaching 3 out, went 2nd last, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Cassius (11-1) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Quws Law (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, took closer order approaching 7th, weakened from next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Tarabaloo (11-1) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Feb, 15 ran.
