led until after 1st, chased leaders, lost place 13th, tailed off after next, pulled before 6 out
chased leaders, 3rd 5 out, effort in 2nd next, no extra approaching last, faded
led approaching 2nd, mistake 4th, under pressure 3 out, all out
in rear but in touch, mistake 1st, headway 6 out, chased winner next, weakened 3 out, modest 4th
chased leaders, reminders throughout, pushed along 12th, under pressure 6 out, rallied 3 out, stayed on into 2nd 2 out, never reached winner
NonRunner
NonRunner
Last year’s winner Zerachiel is 10lb higher and has never raced on going this quick. Minella Daddy has slipped down the weights but has been in woeful form this campaign. I See You Well is looking high enough in the weights and still has stamina to prove but Sue Smith’s pair Lough Derg Farmer and Straidnahanna are worth considering. MUSTMEETALADY is only a pound higher than when successful in this two years ago. Recent form doesn’t inspire confidence but this longer trip could help him return to his best and Jonjo O’Neill Jr takes off a handy 3lb.
Straidnahanna (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) 3rd of 4, 14 1/4l behind Special Prep (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Mustmeetalady (IRE) 22-1 (11-5) 9th of 11, 29 1/4l behind Commodore (10-13) at Sandown 3m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Minella Daddy (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) at Carlisle 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
I See You Well (FR) 8-1 (11-4) 4th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Steel Bob (11-1) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Lough Derg Farmer (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) 6th of 11, 16 1/2l behind De Rasher Counter (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Ziga Boy (FR) 22-1 (11-7) at Newbury 3m 2f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Zerachiel (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) 8th of 9, dist behind Goodnight Charlie (10-10) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
