led, headed 6 out, weakened from 4 out
with leader, led 6 out, pressed when not fluent 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well flat, driven out
held up in touch, challenged 4 out, every chance next, kept on same pace from last
held up mid-division, chased leaders before 3 out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out
held up towards rear, headway 8th, in 2nd and every chance when not fluent last, weakened and lost 2 places run-in
held up in touch, hit 3rd, lost place 9th, rallied after 2 out, hit last, weakened flat
in rear and jumped right throughout, headway on outer before 8th, soon lost place, never dangerous
Enfant De Lune hasn't done a great deal over hurdles or fences since completing a double at Lingfield two years ago and has yet to race beyond 2m1f. He was caught and passed on the run-in by Prince Des Marais over that trip at Fakenham last time and the latter is much more likely to be suited by today's extra quarter-mile. Qianshan Leader had been racing over much further before dropping back to 2m1f at Taunton in October and he looked a progressive type in beating Rockiteer. He's been raised 7lb for that success but should cope and this track and trip look ideal but KEALSHORE BOY could be the one to be on as Howard Johnson's charge goes best when fresh and has won first time back in the past two seasons. Cranky Corner made a winning debut over fences at Sedgefield and should have more to give.
Carrietau 16-1 (10-12) Led until approaching 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 9, 36l behind Pret A Thou (11-3) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Qianshan Leader (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Tracked leader to 6th, remained in touch, outpaced in 3rd approaching 3 out, ridden next, stayed on under pressure to lead flat, won at Taunton 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf in Oct beating Rockiteer (11-7) by 1l, 8 ran.
Prince Des Marais (FR) 9-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, chased leaders 3 out, under pressure next, never able to challenge, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Lord Singer (11-4) at Fakenham 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Jan.
Kealshore Boy 6-1 (11-12) Led 1st, tracked leader until 6th, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 10th of 14, 45l behind Ramsden Boy (10-3) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar '10.
Cranky Corner 4-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, took closer order 8th, led 4 out, ridden approaching last, held on well, won at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Jan beating Kosta Brava (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Enfant De Lune (FR) 7-2 (11-6) Tracked leader, driven to challenge 2 out, soon hard driven, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Lord Singer (11-4) at Fakenham 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Jan.
Columbus Secret (IRE) 15-2 (10-2) Held up towards rear, hit 3rd, ridden and headway approaching 4 out, pecked 3 out, outpaced by leaders 2 out, hit last, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 7l behind Pret A Thou (11-3) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Yetholm (USA) 6-1 (11-8) Raced wide, went 2nd 6th until ridden before 4 out, weakened soon after, tailed off, 9th of 15, well behind Sherwani Wolf (11-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
