chased leader, ridden approaching 4 out, in 3rd and one pace when fell 3 out
chased leaders, led approaching 8th, clear 2 out
towards rear, behind and pushed along when outpaced 10th, stayed on from 2 out
in touch, weakened from 12th, tailed off
in rear, chased winner after 5 out, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace when mistake 2 out, weakened approaching last
led, headed approaching 8th, chased winner, left 3rd 3 out, chased winner approaching last, no impression
Baligrundle would be a live danger if putting in a clear round but as that looks unlikely at the moment, we will instead side with Great Jane ahead of Eriskay. The selection was a decent third behind Quibble last time out and should appreciate the drop in trip today as she travelled well for a long way that day but possibly didn't quite see out the trip. She handles the ground and looks the solid call in a tricky race. Eriskay is another who may appreciate the drop in trip but it remains to be seen whether he is as effective on testing ground. Baligrundle had Glenfarclas Boy behind him when successful at Newcastle in January but has failed to complete twice since and so must be taken on, as must Kung Hei Fat Choi who has looked out of love with life of late. Gee Aker Malayo completes the field but is moderate to say the least, and so we will return to Great Jane as our idea of the winner.
Eriskay (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, challenged 5 out, every chance next, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 16l behind Master Sebastian (11-12) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Great Jane (FR) 8-1 (11-1) Mid-division, chased leaders 14th, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Quibble (11-5) at Musselburgh 3m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Dec.
Kung Hei Fat Choi (IRE) 11-2 (10-7) Prominent, led approaching 6th, headed approaching 14th, soon weakened, 3rd of 5, well behind Delray Beach (10-10) at Ayr 3m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy.
Gee Aker Malayo (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Hdwy 7; wknd qckly 3 out; ref nxt refused in race won by Crevamoy (11-7) at Friars Haugh 3m ptp gd in Feb, 12 ran.
Baligrundle 4-1fav (10-8) Held up, blundered and unseated rider at the 4th in race won by Loscar (10-0) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft, 12 ran.
Glenfarclas Boy (IRE) 13-2 (10-1) Held up, mistake 3rd, ridden 4 out, never dangerous, 6th of 14, 13l behind Baligrundle (10-7) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Jan.
