led to 3 out, weakened approaching last, lost 2nd flat
tracked leaders, mistake 5th, weakened 4 out, blundered next, pulled up before 2 out
prominent, ridden to lead 3 out, clear approaching last
in rear, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on to take 2nd flat, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, fell 3rd
CROMWELL COURT can land this competitive heat with Quicoyo and Role On having strong claims on the book. The selection isn't the most technically gifted of fencers but he is predictably brave at his obstacles and if he can establish a clean early rhythm, he may be capable of putting his rivals to the sword. The fly in the ointment in that regard could be Quicoyo. Another to race prominently, he won a race over course-and-distance though he will need to have improved in order to carry today's winners penalty. Role On is sure to be popular. Proven on the going, he did get rid of Rose Dobbin at the second fence on his latest start and connections have decided to jock her off in favour of Davy Condon. Richard Fahey's stable have been among the winners so Dancer's Serenade cannot be written off, especially as the horse has shown his better form at this time of year. Pistol Basc and Maolisa look to have a tough afternoon ahead of them if all recent form is taken into consideration. Cromwell Court deserves to win this on account of his consistency and he should secure some recompense on this occasion.
Quicuyo (GER) 11-8fav (10-7) Made all, clear until 2 out, soon ridden, 1 length up when left clear last, won at Ayr 2m beg chs (2) hvy in Dec beating Justtheoneforyou (11-0) by 10l, 5 ran.
Role On (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Prominent when fell at the 2nd in race won by Skippers Brig (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov chs (3) hvy in Dec, 11 ran.
Cromwell Court 4-1 (11-2) Tendency to jump right, led until after 3rd, led 8th to 10th, hung left approaching 3 out, weakened before last, took 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Galant Nuit (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f beg chs (4) sft in Nov.
Dancer's Serenade (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) In touch, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 16, 24l behind Sa Suffit (11-0) at Catterick 2m 3f beg chs (4) gs.
Pistol Basc (FR) 33-1 (11-8) Soon behind, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 34l behind Super Baby (11-4) at Catterick 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
Maolisa (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Mid-division on outside, lost place 15th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Overlady (10-2) at Sedgefield 3m 3f mdn chs (4) hvy, 10 ran.
