tracked winner, led 4th, headed next, ridden after 4 out, weakened before next
tracked leaders, pushed along after 4 out, went 2nd before 3 out, led 2 out, soon switched right towards stands rail, ridden and headed flat, no extra
set crawl, jumped slowly and headed 4th, led again next, quickened tempo from 6th, went left 3 out, hung left and headed 2 out, led again flat, stayed on
Suggestion has won two of his last three but has gone up a further 7lb. Broughtons Admiral has only won a maiden so far but has finished second the last twice, though quicker going would be a worry. MARKOV’s form figures leave much to be desired but he’s potentially well treated back over hurdles and could cause an upset if a recent wind operation has had the desired effect.
Suggestion 4-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, tracked leaders 3rd, went 2nd before 3 out, ridden after next, challenged last, led flat, kept on well, won at Haydock 2m hcp (4) gs in Jan beating Night Of Glory (12-2) by 3 1/4l, 9 ran.
Markov (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Always in rear, weakened 3 out, pulled up before next, at Ascot 3m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Broughtons Admiral 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, rallied to chase winner last, stayed on, unable to challenge, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Dorking Cock (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
