chased leaders, lost place approaching 4 out, soon ridden, headway 3 out, led approaching last, ran on well
mid-division, headway after 4th, ridden after next, stayed on, went 2nd to run-in
mid-division, headway after 4th, soon ridden, weakened after next
mid-division, headway 4th, ridden when mistake 3 out, one pace after
in touch, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden approaching out, soon one pace
always towards rear
chased leader, ridden after 4 out, kept on same pace from 2 out
held up towards rear, short of room on bend after 4th, some headway next, weakened 3 out
always towards rear, pulled up before 4 out
led, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on
chased leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out
mid-division until 4th, soon behind
mid-division until weakened after 4th
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Glad Big, Honour's Dream and Lindop and the narrow vote is given to Glad Big. The selection won well last time out when beating Panjo Bere with a little in hand granted he is rising in the weights but he has plenty of scope for improvement and he is taken to defy the handicapper. Honour's Dream rates the main danger on his latest second behind Chance du Roy but he likes to force the pace through out and again he may set the race up for a hold up performer. Lindop is another that could go well on his latest fourth behind Hoh Viss but again he looks vulnerable under top weight. Danse Macabre shaped as if returning to form last time out and could go well off what looks a fair mark while Dishdasha's best form is on a faster surface and for the winner we return to Glad Big.
Border Castle 50-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, 18th of 22, 29l behind Ashkazar (10-12) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) gd.
Heathcote 9-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway after 7th, ridden when slightly hampered 2 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 11, 11l behind Hoh Viss (11-2) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) hvy in Jan.
Dishdasha (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Pulled hard, prominent, effort after 2 out, one pace, 6th of 10, 8l behind Kings Quay (11-9) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Nov.
Lindop 7-2 (11-5) In touch, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, soon one pace, left 4th last, 4th of 7, 10l behind Dancer's Serenade (11-5) at Kempton 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Cantabilly (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Mid-division until weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Stripe Me Blue (10-8) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb, 11 ran.
Bring Me Sunshine (IRE) 15-8fav (11-9) Held up, hit 7th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Oceanos des Obeaux (11-12) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb, 6 ran.
Lord of Beauty (FR) 40-1 (11-7) In rear, mistake 1st, not fluent 2nd, soon ridden, behind from 4th, 10th of 13, well behind I'm So Lucky (11-6) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Supsonic 33-1 (10-5) Towards rear, reminders 6th, headway 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 9th of 15, 36l behind Wind Instrument (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd.
Glad Big (GER) 3-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, led last, driven out, won at Lingfield 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd beating Panjo Bere (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Schindlers Son (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) In touch, outpaced after 3 out, stayed on again approaching last, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Seven Is My Number (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Honour's Dream (FR) 11-4fav (11-9) Chased leader, led after 1st, ridden 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra flat, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Chance du Roy (11-9) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Thenford Flyer (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Chased leaders early, behind when unseated rider at the 5th in race won by Massini Sunset (9-9) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Feb, 16 ran.
Gallant Hero 15-2 (11-5) Led, headed after 1st, not fluent 5th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 14, 35l behind Star of Canterbury (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Danse Macabre (IRE) 7-2 (10-7) Held up, headway approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, chased winner flat, kept on, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Bonchester Bridge (11-10) at Sandown 2m amt hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
