led early, led 3rd, headed after 5th, led 4 out, headed and pushed along before 3 out, well held by sole rival from last
soon led, headed 3rd, led after 5th, headed 4 out, led before not fluent 3 out, went left last, easily drew away from sole rival flat
NonRunner
Wetlands justified favouritism at Newcastle after landing the odds in a maiden here in December but faces no easy task giving 12lb to a couple of promising novices. Bass Rock has placed in all three starts over hurdles and has had wind surgery since last seen but TAMAR BRIDGE may have the greater scope. He wasn’t given a hard time on his hurdles bow at Wetherby but was only beaten four lengths and can only improve.
Bass Rock (FR) 13-8 (11-5) Prominent, nudged along before 3 out, with leaders after 3 out, weakened after last, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Champagnesuperover (11-5) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (4) hvy in Jan.
Tamar Bridge (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Held up in touch on inside, 3rd before 3 out, shaken up before 2 out, reminder and no impression before last, stayed on flat, 3rd of 14, 3 3/4l behind Ballybegg (11-8) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) sft in Feb.
Wetlands (IRE) 11-10fav (11-4) Chased leaders, jumped right 4th, hit 2 out, led before last, clear flat, comfortably, won at Newcastle 2m 4f (3) sft in Feb beating Lord Of Kerak (11-4) by 4 3/4l, 5 ran.
