chased leaders, led after 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened last
towards rear, slightly hampered 3 out, never dangerous
chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, ridden when challenged 2 out, kept on under pressure from last
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, no extra flat
mid-division, not fluent 7th, kept on from 2 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
led, headed after 4 out, weakened next
mid-division, weakened from 4 out
held up, ridden after 4 out, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up, not fluent 2nd, weakening when hampered 3 out
held up towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, blundered 1st, never dangerous
towards rear, mistake 3rd, struggling from 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
Manadam, Killyglen, King Jack and Jaunty Flight are the quartet that we're going to concentrate on although there are one or two others worthy of consideration. We'll award our vote to Killyglen. The selection sprung a 33-1 surprise in a heavy ground Ayr bumper on debut but the form looks solid with the second a decent yardstick and the fifth winning impressively on his next start. He should be all the better for the experience of his hurdling bow at Down Royal, the third that day has won since and the first four pulled a long way clear. Manadam made his British debut over fences and was backed to get the better of Nevertika so must have been pleasing someone. He has some decent form to his name in France and must be feared. With The Polomoche running below par, King Jack may not have had all that much to do at Kempton but it must still go down as a decent performance from a progressive horse. Jaunty Flight's form has taken the odd knock and she looks to have a bit to do in a race with several decent prospects. Or D'Oudairies is one that rates a mention but Killyglen gets the nod.
King Jack 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, led 6th, ridden when left clear last, won at Kempton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) sft in Feb beating Ogee (11-4) by 7l, 13 ran.
Ask The Chief 16-1 (11-3) In touch until 6th, towards rear when mistake and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Ambrosinni (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Feb, 18 ran.
Jaunty Flight 10-11fav (11-11) Held up in touch, challenged 3 out, soon led, not fluent last, headed last stride, 2nd of 14, shd behind Sir Peter (10-11) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
Killyglen (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Soon chased leader in close 2nd, led after 5th, ridden and headed 4 out, moderate 3rd 3 out, kept on to challenge again past 2 out, no extra run-in, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Dan George (11-1) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl gs in Dec.
Manadam (FR) 4-1 (10-12) In touch when blundered and unseated rider at the 6th in race won by Nevertika (11-0) at Hexham 2m nov chs (3) gs in Nov, 6 ran.
Murphys Beau (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, led 8f out, headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 5th of 19, 19l behind Crackerjack Lad (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Or d'Oudairies (FR) 7-4fav (11-4) Led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Northern Blaze (11-1) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy in Feb.
Partly Cloudy 100-1 (10-11) Led, headed after 7th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Runthatpastmeagain (11-4) at Wetherby 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Phenix Mag (FR) 7-2fav (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 5f out, outpaced over 3f out, 8th of 19, 44l behind Crackerjack Lad (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs in Feb.
The Babe Magnet 100-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, 7th of 18, well behind Mr Multifix (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Toby Mac 11-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, lost place over 5f out, soon outpaced, ridden and rallied over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 13, 17l behind Kingsben (11-4) at Catterick 2m nhf (5) gd in Dec.
Vulcan Pilot 25-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, last of 8, well behind Logans Run (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Youluckyman (IRE) Zaffaran gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler/bumper Ask Me What.
Bonneta (FR) 100-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, weakened from 5th, 10th of 15, 45l behind Best Prospect (11-3) at Newcastle 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Gale Dancer 40-1 (9-7) Mistake and rider lost iron 1st, always behind, 8th of 11, well behind Middleton Dene (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Ivegill 200-1 (10-9) Mistakes, always behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Overbranch (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
She's The Bizz (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Always behind, 14th of 16, well behind Topflight Wildbird (10-13) at Newcastle 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Silver Alidante 250-1 (10-6) Always behind and pulled up 2 out in race won by Riguez Dancer (10-7) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Feb, 15 ran.
