My Story is sure to be popular in this as he was making his debut under Rules when a close third behind the useful Hold The Note here at the end of December. But we’ll give ONE FOR ROSIE (NAP) another chance to build on the promise he showed at Carlisle in November with a return visit coming on ground that was probably too soft. Getaway Honey is almost certainly better than she’s shown so far over hurdles with Brian Hughes a significant jockey booking and the lightly-raced De Forgotten One made all in a maiden over course and distance last month when well supported. He’s preferred to stablemate Bolton Boy but Ratfacemcdougall’s win over 3m here in December has worked out well with a subsequent run coming against seasoned handicappers. Romeo Brown may be the pick of the remainder.
Bolton Boy (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up in touch in rear, awkward 1st, went 3rd from 2 out, went 2nd last, stayed on, led towards finish, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f mdn (4) gs in Nov beating Speedy Cargo (11-0) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
De Forgotten One 7-4fav (11-6) Made virtually all, in command last, stayed on, won at Doncaster 2m 5f mdn (5) gd in Jan beating Chocolate Box (11-6) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
One For Rosie 8-11fav (11-4) Made most to before 4th, led again narrowly next, went left and headed 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, 3rd of 5, 18 1/4l behind Captain Zebo (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) sft in Dec.
Ratfacemcdougall (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Prominent, not fluent 8th or 4 out, lost place after 3 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Captain Cargo (10-11) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp (3) gs in Jan.
Romeo Brown 6-1 (11-11) Held up in touch, headway on inside tracking leaders 5th, close 2nd after 3 out until pushed along before 2 out, hit 2 out, plugged on in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 23l behind Windsor Avenue (11-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) gs in Jan.
Finalshot 16-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden and weakened 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Admiral Barratry (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f (4) sft in Dec.
Jimmi Chew (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) In touch, lost place over 6f out, tailed off, 7th of 13, dist behind Catch The Swallows (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f (5) gs in Jan.
Mill Race King (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Held up in 5th place, dropped to last pair and struggling 6th, no chance after but kept on run-in, 5th of 9, 34 3/4l behind Windsor Avenue (11-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) gs in Jan.
My Story (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway 2 out, went 3rd last, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Hold The Note (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Dec.
Peter's Portrait (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Ww in rr, last 5out but in tch, prog 5th 3out gng well, disp 2out & sn ld, sow bef last & run in, won at Moira 3m mdn gs in Oct beating Slumdogmillionaire (11-11) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Sharp Reply (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) In touch, pushed along 3 out, ridden and weakened next, tailed off, 5th of 8, dist behind Garrettstown (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) gd in Jan.
Getaway Honey (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) In rear, weakened before 7th, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before last, at Hereford 2m 6f (4) gs in Jan.
Miss Molinari 16-1 (11-4) Raced wide, mid-division, reminders after 2nd, behind approaching 6th, tailed off, 5th of 10, dist behind Etamine Du Cochet (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn (4) gd in Jan.
