led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 2f out, hard pressed, stayed on, in command final 75 yards
tracked leaders, pushed along over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
gave trouble before start, slowly away, raced in last, closed 7f out, challenged over 2f out, every chance 1f out, held final 75 yards
The fact that Daryl Jacob is coming here for one ride in the final race of the day suggests Ben Pauling's My Turgeon will attract support though his pedigree is all about jumping fences. SHANTALUZE won a point at Tinahely then a Kelso bumper in the style of a useful performer and looks certain to take the world of beating. Twotwothree easily won a point in December and led for most of the way at Catterick so he can do better while Glentrool also ran well for a long way at Hereford though will need to find some extra. Night Manager is interesting as he cost E36,000 and is related to a host of winners on the Flat in France.
Shantaluze (IRE) 6-5fav (11-4) Led, headed over 7f out, led over 4f out, clear over 1f out, won at Kelso 2m (5) hvy in Jan beating Champagnendiamonds (11-4) by 6l, 7 ran.
Glentrool 25-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 11, 6 3/4l behind Arthur Mac (11-4) at Hereford 2m (5) sft in Jan.
My Turgeon (FR) Turgeon gelding out of My Belle.
Twotwothree (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Took keen hold, soon led, headed over 1f out, held inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3l behind The Some Dance Kid (11-3) at Catterick 2m mdn (5) gs in Feb.
Night Manager (FR) Sageburg gelding out of Pretty Soon.
