chased leader, lost place and reminders after 3rd, ridden approaching 4th, behind when fell 4 out
led to 6th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, blundered last
keen hold early, held up towards rear, headway on bit, challenged bend approaching 4 out, led 4 out, hit 3 out, weakened approaching last
prominent, chased leader 3rd, led 6th to 4 out, ridden, led 3 out, ran on well from 2 out
held up in touch, mistake 6th, ridden and headway and every chance 4 out, soon weakened
towards rear, jumped slowly throughout, mistake 2nd and 5th, soon lost touch, behind
Macmar can provide his back-to-form yard with another winner; possibly at the main expense of his old rival East Lawyer and Visibility. The last named is obviously respected on the pick of last season's form and may still have scope to improve from his current mark. However, he faces a stiff test in giving weight away and needs to be at his very best. As does East Lawyer, whose confidence will have been boosted by a clear round at Chepstow at the start of this month. He is capable of making this a good test and is worth noting in the betting market. Jacks Crack, who showed ability over hurdles, is one to note for next time as he makes his debut in this sphere today, while Spectrometer is also respected, as he has a habit of popping in now and again. However, his faithful supporters know exactly what they are getting with him and his willingness to perform has to be taken on trust. A more reliable option comes in the shape of Macmar, who is expected to have benefited greatly from his reappearance sixteen days ago. Robert Alner scored with a timely winner at Wincanton yesterday and looks to have another capable sort in the shape of Macmar this afternoon's scrimmages.
Visibility (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Held up, soon reminders, ridden along after 4 out, well behind when ran on flat, 4th of 6, 19l behind Yes Sir (11-12) at Chepstow 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) hvy in Mar.
Spectrometer 33-1 (11-7) In touch until weakened before 2 out, 13th of 17, 27l behind The Market Man (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gd in Oct.
Jacks Craic (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, close up 2 out, ridden before last, weakened run-in, 4th of 16, 7l behind Briareus (11-2) at Kempton 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Mar.
Serpentine Rock 4-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace and no impression when hit last, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Verasi (11-2) at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gs.
Macmar (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, chased winner 3 out, no impression, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Dangerousdanmagru (10-9) at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-125 (D) hvy.
East Lawyer (FR) 11-8fav (11-2) Close up, hit 1st, mistake 3rd and dropped to rear, headway 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Dangerousdanmagru (10-9) at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-125 (D) hvy.
