soon well behind, tailed off
led after 1st, still clear when blundered 2 out, ran on
always in rear
always well behind
led until after 1st, chased clear leader, ridden approaching 4 out, weakening when lost 2nd place and hit 2 out
held up rear, headway approaching 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, hard ridden and kept on flat, not reach winner
held up, ridden and effort approaching 4 out, soon weakened
Genghis, Constantine and My World look the ones to concentrate on in this competitive finale and the vote is given to Genghis. The selection won well last time out when beating Kelrev and although he has a penalty for that win he won with plenty in hand and he is taken to score again with conditions in his favour. Constantine rates the main danger on his latest second behind Come Bye but that for has since been let down and he looks to have plenty of weight so he is passed over on this occasion. My world is another worthy of respect as he won a novices hurdle in good style last time out. However he looks on a high enough mark for this his handicap debut and for that reason he is opposed. Cooldine King was a good second behind Baron Monty last time and remains on a fair mark especially as this hard puller is sure to be suited by the drop in trip. Of the remainder Sadler's Pride is from a yard in form and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Genghis.
Marrel 12-1 In touch, ridden after 9th, one pace from 3 out, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Noshinannikin at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (C) gd in Oct.
Genghis (IRE) 9-2 Made all, quickened clear 3 out, pushed along 2 out, eased flat, won at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Feb beating Kelrev by 19l, 7 ran.
My World (FR) 11-8 Prominent, led approaching 3 out, driven out, won at Leicester 2m mrs nov hdl (D) gs in Jan beating Sweet Oona by 1l, 7 ran.
Sadler's Pride (IRE) 10-1 Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 18, 6l behind Jorobaden at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (E) sft in Feb.
Cooldine King (IRE) 11-4fav With leader, led approaching 5th to 2 out, soon ridden and beaten, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Baron Monty at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (D) gs in Feb.
Monksford 28-1 Held up in touch, outpaced 4th, weakened 3 out, last of 7, 29l behind Kalca Mome at Warwick 2m hcp hdl (B) hvy in Feb.
Vigoureux (FR) 66-1 In touch, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 12, 11l behind Idole First at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gd in Dec.
