jumped left early, led, ridden before 4 out, headed after 3 out, one pace last
chased leader, challenged 4 out, led after 3 out, comfortably
held in 4th, not fluent early, pecked 6th, went 3rd 11th, weakened approaching 4 out
held up in 3rd, not fluent 11th, hit next, soon weakened
THE JAZZ MUSICIAN is the call with Vodka Brook and Qulinton the alternatives. Colin Tizzard's charge has to be respected on the basis of a wide margin victory at Taunton where he accounted for a useful type in Son Of Flicka. The ground will be of some concern but if it stays as it is, it is worth noting that he was a much superior hurdler to these and that the tongue strap that accompanied his victory remains on today. Vodka Brook is one of two runners from the Alner team. He is no stranger to racing here and should give another good account. Qulinton is one to note in the market. We did not learn a lot when he demolished a makeweight field at Southwell and we learnt even less when pulled up next time around at Ffos Las. Lordsbridge has unseated his rider on his two most recent outings. Turnworth has plenty to do on the bare form exhibited on the racecourse. The Jazz Musician can make a solo flight to the winners enclosure.
Qulinton (FR) 7-2 (11-4) Jumped left, raced on inside, chased winner, mistake 3rd, blundered 6th, lost 2nd 4 out, weakened and mistake 2 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Latanier (11-4) at Ffos Las 2m 5f nov chs (3) gs in Feb, 8 ran.
Vodka Brook (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) In touch, headway to track leaders 9th, jumped slowly 11th, went 2nd after 4 out, closed on leader and going best when left well clear last, won at Taunton 2m 7f beg chase (4) sft beating Procas De Thaix (10-11) by 11l, 7 ran.
Lordsbridge (USA) 8-1 (11-4) Blundered and unseated rider 1st, in a race won by Wheels Up (11-2) at Newbury 2m 2f nov hcp chs (0-125) (3) gs, 7 ran.
Turnworth (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, went 3rd 7th until weakened approaching 4 out, jumped left 2 out, tailed off, 4th of 5, well behind Circus Of Dreams (11-0) at Leicester 2m beg chase (4) hvy.
The Jazz Musician (IRE) 7-4 (11-0) Jumped well, made all, going well after 8th (3 out) left with advantage 2 out, readily, won at Taunton 2m beg chase (4) sft in Feb beating Son Of Flicka (11-0) by 15l, 4 ran.
