Verdict

A complete puzzle with the main protagonists all on the downgrade. Sir Boreas Hawk has by far the best hurdles form and was rated 128 in the past but that was back in 2007. He's not been seen for over two years and the fact that he is reintroduced at this level is something of a concern. Blacktoft had some fair form too in the past but showed nothing in claiming company on his reappearance last time after a lengthy break, whilst the veteran Amjad did at least score in modest handicap company last March. He hasn't shown much since though and RAVI RIVER is a hopeful option. He has fair form in selling and claiming company and whilst not housing the most convincing of profiles, this might just be his day.

Formwatch

Amjad 33-1 (9-11) Held up in last pair, struggling from 3rd, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 34l behind Emirate Isle (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Jan.

Blacktoft (USA) 11-1 (11-8) Led, mistake and headed 3 out, weakened before next, eased, tailed off, 5th of 7, well behind Fulgora (10-5) at Taunton 2m 1f clm hdl (5) gs in Jan.

Flynn's Island (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, chased winner 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 11l behind Ask Dan (8-12) at Carlisle 1m 3yo sll (6) gd in Jul '09 (flat).

Ravi River (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, struggling from 4th, 5th of 6, 43l behind Dontpaytheferryman (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Jan.

Rock Relief (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) In touch, struggling from 4th, went poor 4th after last, never dangerous, 4th of 6, 42l behind Dontpaytheferryman (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Jan.

Sir Boreas Hawk 5-2 (11-0) Held up in touch, weakened 4 out, 5th of 9, well behind Reindeer Dippin (11-0) at Hexham 2m nov chs (4) hvy in Dec '09.

Boston Court (IRE) 150-1 (10-0) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 41l behind Koup De Kanon (11-12) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.