made all from sole rival, jumped a little left at times, clear when long at 4 out, stayed on well
chased sole rival, jumped right, no impression 4 out, mistake last
Three times a winner over hurdles, Cloudy Glen was denied on the line over fences at Carlisle earlier in the month. But he disappointed when starting odds-on and falling at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and SECRET REPRIEVE may edge this. The latter found Newtide, rated 138, too good at Ffos Las last month but has more scope than today’s opponent and is taken to come out best with further progress likely.
Cloudy Glen (IRE) 10-11fav (11-12) Soon led, headed 3rd, remained prominent, fell 5th, at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Secret Reprieve (IRE) 10-3 (11-3) Tracked rival pair, close up and went 2nd after 4 out, driven and kept on same pace from next, no chance with winner after, 2nd of 3, 2 1/2l behind Newtide (11-3) at Ffos Las 3m (3) sft in Nov.
