led, ridden before 3 out, headed 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, challenged 3 out, led next, kept on well from last
tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake 1st, weakened from 3 out
Uncle Tone never really threatened in six starts in bumpers and has his first start for a new stable today. He'll find easier opportunities in the months ahead and we fancy SUBTLE GREY to follow up last month's win at Carlisle - the runner-up has franked the form since. One For Arthur is a winning, like the selection, but has looked very one-paced so far under Rules and may be in need of a step up to 3m.
Subtle Grey (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Made all, ridden and hit last, stayed on gamely, won at Carlisle 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec beating Grove Silver (10-9) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
One For Arthur (IRE) 7-4 (10-12) Held up in rear and keen, soon tracked leaders, went 3rd from 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, 3rd of 7, 14l behind Red Tortue (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Uncle Tone (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Ran 4th, 5th 5f out, pushed up between horses to 4th 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace over 1f out, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Lyrical Theatre (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f NH flat gd in Oct.
