in touch, ridden 9th, one-paced from 3 out
held up until headway under pressure 3 out, weakened 2 out
prominent, led 5th, headed approaching 2 out, soon ridden and no extra
chased leader, led 4th until 5th, disputed lead after 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, easily
led, headed 4th, reminders 7th, soon ridden, weakened from 3 out
Cumbrian Challenge (IRE) Can put in the odd lacklustre effort but can be good on his day; may struggle today against some in-form competitors.
Lislaughtin Abbey Goes well at Fakenham although acts on most tracks; he's at the top end of his rating but usually runs a sound race.
Jokers Charm 4lbs better off with Cumbrian Challenge for a neck beating at Sedgefield on Feb 13; that should help; probably wouldn't want it too soft.
Castletown Count Only slightly better off with Cumbrian Challenge for finishing more than 10 lengths behind him at Wetherby on Feb 17; you couldn't say he's well handicapped but he has won twice here.
Fassan (IRE) 5lbs worse off with Cumbrian Challenge for their run at Wetherby on Feb 17 (see also Castletown Count); has to improve on that but not by enormous amounts.
Count Karmuski Not one to place ultimate faith in; raised 11lbs for winning at Catterick and that makes things more difficult.
El Cordobes (IRE) 3lbs higher than for most recent win; not entirely without a chance.