led to 3rd, tracked leaders, effort and every chance on inside 2 out, weakened last
tracked leaders, driven and outpaced after 3 out, ridden next, stayed on under pressure approaching last
tracked leaders, headway on outside after 3 out, led narrowly next, soon ridden, kept on under pressure flat
towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden and every chance after next, no extra approaching last
mid-division, chased leaders after 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
with leader, challenged 2 out, soon ridden and every chance, lost place approaching last, no extra
mid-division, mistake 4th, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
behind, hampered 5th, kept on from 2 out, never near leaders
mid-division on inside, weakened 3 out
mid-division on inside, hampered 5th, weakened 3 out
in touch, lost place when badly hampered 5th, no danger after
mid-division on outside when fell 5th
behind when brought down 1st
mid-division, headway 3 out, disputed 3rd when pecked 2 out, soon ridden, weakened last
behind when fell 1st
chased leaders, fell 5th
held up towards rear, headway 6th, 7th 2 out, stayed on to chase winner before last, stumbled soon after last, held flat
in touch, lost place 3 out, soon beaten
towards rear, some headway into mid-division after 3 out, weakened from next
always behind
mid-division, 10th 2 out, soon ridden, headway to chase leading pair approaching last, kept on
with leader, led when hit 3rd, headed 2 out, soon ridden and lost place, no extra last
behind, mistake 4th, never dangerous
always towards rear
If you're not ahead by now then it might be time to wave the white flag, however, if feeling brave, it might be worth siding with LORD GENEROUS for whom the ground should be ideal; the major dangers are likely to include C'Est Ca and Balthazar King. The last-named is interesting given the title of the race and he looks fairly handicapped. His jockey will be full of confidence after a win here yesterday and a bold bid is expected. However we prefer one of Nicky Henderson's crew, namely Lord Generous. He ran with credit behind Tell Massini here in December and a mark of 135 looks fair, with the shorter trip offset by the punishing finish. Stablemate Peveril is firmly on an upward curve and his jockey knows him well having ridden him to victory last time out, Sarando's form looks solid but his mark is high as a result, whilst Pause And Clause is potentially well-handicapped and not to be underestimated. Saticon is far from exposed, Earth Magic is an interesting recruit from chasing for an in-form Evan Williams, whilst Larkwing should be spot-on after a recent spin around Dundalk. Fairyland is well-treated if lasting home, Born Again looks well-handicapped given Fakenham didn't seem to suit last time out, whilst C'Est Ca's Puyol form may receive a boost earlier in the day. Balthazaar King has been unfortunate to bump into a host of good horses this winter but he has the best jockey in the race aboard and is interesting, along with Radium (in a handicap for the first time) and Always Bold (consistent and gutsy). Recent winners Clova Island, Quentin Collonges and Meath All Star all look to be on an upward curve and as a result it would be no surprise to see any oblige, whilst Love Of Tara is a lovely mare who gallops all day and she won't lose for lack of trying. Good luck; our preference is for Lord Generous.
Sarando 7-1 (11-3) Tracked winner until 2nd, remained prominent, led after 7th, headed approaching 2 out, still challenging when blundered badly last, stayed on flat, unable to recover, 2nd of 5, 1l behind The Minack (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nh nov hdl (2) sft in Feb.
Peveril 11-4 (11-5) Mid-division, headway 4th, led 6th, strongly pressed from 3 out, driven flat, stayed on well, won at Warwick 2m 3f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (4) hvy in Feb beating Court In Motion (11-2) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Pause And Clause (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakening when hit and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Souffleur (11-4) at Haydock 3m 1f hdl G2 (1) sft in Feb, 8 ran.
Ashkazar (FR) 16-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, outpaced 3 out, ridden and kept approaching last, never nearer, 8th of 16, 10l behind Beshabar (11-2) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Saticon 14-1 (11-8) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, every chance when hit 2 out, kept on same pace flat, 4th of 18, 5l behind Sir Harry Ormesher (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Lord Generous 7-1 (11-4) Led, not fluent 9th, ridden and pressed 3 out, led before 2 out, chased winner until weakened before last, 4th of 8, 14l behind Tell Massini (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m nov hdl G2 (1) sft in Dec.
Simarian (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Led until 4 out, weakened rapidly, tailed off, 19th of 23, well behind Get Me Out Of Here (10-6) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gs in Feb.
On Borrowed Wings (IRE) 11-8fav (11-5) Held up in mid-division on inside, steady headway from 4 out, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, stayed on well (no time taken), won at Ffos Las 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Spent (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Earth Magic (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and dropped to 7th 5 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 12l behind Sigma Lifestyle (11-12) at Punchestown 3m beg chs hvy in Dec.
Dansimar 14-1 (11-4) Soon tracking leaders, outpaced from 3 out, kept on after next, took 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 15l behind Honest John (10-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Feb.
Larkwing (IRE) 6-4fav (10-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, left 2nd 7 out, 3rd before 4 out, ridden in 4th and no extra 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 39l behind Will Jamie Run (10-13) at Thurles 2m 6f chs hvy in Jan.
Fairyland (GER) 16-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, weakened soon after 2 out, 8th of 23, 14l behind Get Me Out Of Here (10-6) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Shore Thing (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Held up in touch, lost place before 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Lake Legend (11-12) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Dec, 19 ran.
Born Again (IRE) 10-11fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, went 2nd soon after 2 out, going well and ridden to challenge last, found little, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Fabulous Fred (11-2) at Fakenham 2m 4f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (3) sft in Feb.
C'est Ca 10-1 (10-5) Mid-division, 10th 3 out, ridden in 4th after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 30, 3 1/2l behind Puyol (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m ext hcp hdl hvy in Jan.
Balthazar King (IRE) 7-2 (10-5) Tracked leader to approaching 5th, remained prominent, ridden after 3 out, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd last, kept on flat, unable to peg back winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Wolf Moon (10-0) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Jan.
Radium (FR) 5-4fav (11-11) Held up in 3rd, chased winner before 5th until not fluent 3 out, soon beaten, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 4, 26l behind Peddlers Cross (11-8) at Haydock 2m nov hdl G2 (1) sft in Jan.
Always Bold (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, mistake 8th, lost place 4 out, no impression when left 4th last, 4th of 7, 13l behind Le Beau Bai (10-13) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Balzaccio (FR) 11-2 (11-8) Held up mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, stayed on to lead close home, won at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Dec beating First Avenue (11-2) by ns, 12 ran.
Mahonia (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leader until mistake 2nd, chased winner from 6th, challenging from 4 out, every chance until no extra and held from last, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Mad Max (11-0) at Kempton 2m nov chs (2) sft in Jan.
Clova Island 6-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway after 6th, chased leaders next, led before 2 out, ridden clear, eased near finish, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Feb beating Helpston (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Quentin Collonges (FR) 9-2fav (10-11) Tracked leaders, disputed lead 3 out, led approaching next, clear approaching last, won at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd beating Galaxy Rock (10-8) by 6l, 10 ran.
Meath All Star (IRE) 4-11fav (11-2) Made all, hung right and ridden when joined 2 out, driven to assert when edged left and slight stumble last, kept on flat, won at Wincanton 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd beating The Rainbow Hunter (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Love of Tara 7-1 (10-9) Raced wide, chased leaders, hit 4th, chased winner after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, one pace and no impression flat, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Strawberry (11-4) at Kempton 3m hdl (2) gs in Dec.
