held up, headway after 4th, chased leading pair 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, jumped slowly 2nd, tracked leader 4 out, led approaching last, ridden out
led, not fluent from 4 out, headed approaching last and no extra
held up, ridden approaching 5th, never dangerous
held up in touch, hit 3rd, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leader, weakened 4 out, jumped left and tired 2 out
in touch, ridden 4 out, soon weakened and mistake 2 out
lost touch 4th
Fistral Beach's supporters have suffered wipe outs on each of his last four starts but it's unlikely that we'll see a groundswell of change in their opinion and he could be sent off at prohibitive odds. As a result, we'll look to take him on with QUEEN FELLOW whose yard are on the crest of a wave at present. The Hobbs team are finishing the season in fine form so it may just be worth taking a chance that Queen Fellow can cause an upset despite showing little on his debut for the yard in December. He showed ability in bumpers in France and may be able to recapture his form on this quicker surface. In truth, Fistral Beach is difficult to oppose as he's achieved more than his rivals but he's returned a beaten favourite on each of his last four starts. He bumped into useful rivals on the first couple of occasions but appears to be regressing and isn't one to trust at a short price. Ffos Las Diamond isn't a stable star but he's had just the one run over hurdles and is entitled to improve for that initial experience whilst Mr Logistics will find this company less taxing than that he faced on his first two outings. Coeur De Fou is fitted with a tongue tie which may enable him to show improved form whilst Randjo may do better with time. He couldn't be a confident pick but Queen Fellow is selected.
Coup de Tabac (FR) 100-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 5th, ridden after 3 out, one pace from next, 4th of 13, 16l behind Nearby (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Ffos Las Diamond (IRE) 9-4fav (11-0) Chased leaders, squeezed along after 3 out, chased winner before 2 out, soon ridden, no impression, 2nd of 13, 11l behind Oddshoes (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Fistral Beach (IRE) 11-10fav (11-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 3 out, no chance when hit next, tailed off, 2nd of 9, 32l behind Mr Gardner (11-2) at Newbury 2m 5f mdn hdl (3) gd in Mar.
Merry Terry 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 15, 25l behind Tocca Ferro (10-7) at Wincanton 2m mdn NH flat (5) sft in Mar.
Queen Fellow (FR) 7-1 (11-4) Raced in 5th, 4th and well beaten 2 out, tailed off, 6th of 10, 41l behind Cabinet Minister (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Coeur De Fou (FR) 12-1 (10-7) Held up, weakened from 3f out, tailed off from next, 11th of 14, well behind Ikorodu Road (11-1) at Southwell 2m NH mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Randjo (FR) 12-1 (10-7) Held up rear, steady headway 4 out, ridden after 3 out, soon held, 4th of 10, 31l behind Proper (11-7) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Jersey Countess (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway after 5th, effort after 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, well behind Opatja (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Over Valued 50-1 (10-8) Mid-division, weakened 5f out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Aegean Dawn (10-8) at Kempton 2m mdn nat hunt flt (4-6yo) (6) sft in Feb.
Mr Logistics (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Led, fell 1st, in a race won by You're The Top (11-0) at Kempton 2m NH mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar, 12 ran.
