The participation of Master Debonair, Sir Psycho and SPORTING JOHN will be in doubt with Ascot and Haydock going ahead yesterday. The latter can extend his unbeaten record here and under Rules if taking part. In his possible absence Kid Commando, who bolted up at Plumpton and has bags of scope, can get the better of Cat Tiger.
Master Debonair 3-1 (11-3) Made all, not fluent last 2, ridden and ran on, won at Ascot 2m (1) hvy in Dec beating Ribble Valley (11-0) by 8l, 4 ran.
Cat Tiger (FR) 8-13fav (12-0) Jumped well, made all, clear before 7th, reminder between last 2, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Plumpton 2m 5f (4) hvy in Jan beating Moroder (11-2) by 31l, 4 ran.
Kid Commando 2-7fav (11-4) Jumped well, made all, clear 4 out, very easily, unchallenged, won at Plumpton 2m mdn (4) sft in Jan beating Jack Valentine (11-4) by 11l, 9 ran.
Panatos (FR) 125-1 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, dist behind Calva D'Auge (11-8) at Wincanton 1m 7f (3) sft in Jan.
Sporting John (IRE) 1-4fav (11-4) Always prominent, poised to challenge after 4 out, led after next, pushed clear between last 2, in no danger after, easily, won at Exeter 2m 1f (4) sft in Dec beating Buckhorn George (10-12) by 8l, 18 ran.
Sir Psycho (IRE) 3-1 (10-11) Chased leader, led going well 3 out, clear next, easily (limited comments due to reduced visibility), won at Exeter 2m 1f (4) sft in Jan beating Bullionaire (11-9) by 31l, 12 ran.
