chased leader, lost place approaching 5th
led, headed approaching 2 out, stayed on from last
mid-division, fell 4th
chased leaders, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
held up, headway approaching 2 out, led between last 2, kept on well
held up mid-division, chased leaders approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, kept on from last
held up in touch, weakened approaching last
mid-division, weakened approaching 2 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 5th
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, led approaching 2 out, headed between last 2, weakened run-in
held up towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
Green Prospect faces a round trip of around 600 miles so connections will be hoping for a big run to contribute to the fuel costs. We'll take him to prevail but he could face fierce opposition from the likes of Youngblood, Bluto, Basinet and Kingsbury. The selection is a solid performer in this grade as his recent form testifies. The drying ground should suit him, as should the track and there's no reason to suspect that he won't be there or thereabouts at the line. Youngblood won a Listowel handicap on his first run back from a break in June so would have to be feared if the market were to give out the right signals. That comment also applies to Basinet who proved to be a consistent performer when last in action in 2006. Bluto has been given a break since disappointing last time; the cheekpieces that he wore for the first time that day are left off and he may well be able to get back on track. Kingsbury profited from the drop to this grade to finish third at Uttoxeter and has claims once again but is still awaiting his first success. Namroud is also worth a second look but we'll stick with Green Prospect.
Frankincense (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, weakened from 3 out, 8th of 15, well behind Theatre Belle (10-6) at Catterick 2m 3f cnd sll hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Green Prospect (FR) 10-3 (11-4) Tracked leaders, led 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Final Bid (11-9) at Ludlow 2m sll hdl (5) sft in Feb.
The Weaver (FR) 40-1 (10-8) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Prince Linamix (10-10) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb, 9 ran.
Youngblood (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened before 3 out, 15th of 22, 23l behind Valain (10-12) at Naas 2m cnd hcp hdl gf in Oct.
Basinet 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden 3 out no impression, 5th of 17, 7l behind Bogus Dreams (11-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Dec '06.
Good Music (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Mid-division, reminders halfway and soon beaten, 13th of 15, well behind Desert Vision (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Kingsbury (IRE) 3-1 (10-9) Held up mid-divison, headway 5th, ridden after 2 out, challenging winner when stumbled last, stayed on flat, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Kingscourt Lad (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m nov sll hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Music Celebre (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, weakened last, 8th of 18, 13l behind Prince Taime (10-12) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Namroud (USA) 40-1 (10-10) Behind, headway after 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 8th of 15, 25l behind Slavonic Lake (10-4) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Dec.
Rowan Lodge (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next, 12th of 18, 41l behind Albinus (10-5) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Swains Bridge (USA) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, lost place 2 out, soon weakened, 11th of 16, well behind Akarem (10-12) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Teviot Lass 200-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Mr Multifix (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb, 18 ran.
Vie A Deux (FR) 250-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, well behind Best Prospect (11-3) at Newcastle 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Bluto 3-1jt-fav (10-12) In touch, pulled hard, weakened halfway, tailed off when fell at the 2nd in race won by Ful of Grace (10-5) at Ludlow 2m 3yo nov sll hdl (5) gd in Dec, 14 ran.
Cavallo di Ferro (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mistakes, always well behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Soliya (10-12) at Stratford 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gf in Jun, 14 ran.
Santera (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Held up, outpaced 5th, never dangerous, 5th of 13, 19l behind Domino Dancer (10-7) at Catterick 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Wickedish 10-1 (10-5) Held up, effort 4 out, no impression, 4th of 10, 33l behind How's Business (10-10) at Wetherby 2m 4yo fll hdl (5) gs in Feb.
