tracked leader, led over 2f out and went a couple of lengths clear, headed inside final furlong, no extra
led, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway when niggled along before 2f out, under pressure but responded and quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
raced in third, nudged along 3f out and dropped to rear, lost touch with three rivals and found no extra
Elusive Polly has a fine pedigree and attracted strong support on her debut at Exeter but was always struggling. MASTER MALCOLM made his debut at Aintree where he was always in the firing-line but just failed to quicken close home- compensation awaits here. Roger Rarebit is the first foal of a winning point-to-pointer so whether he'll have the pace for this is questionable but Super Six is from the family of the smart bumper and jumper Secret Ploy so should have enough speed to make his presence felt.
Master Malcolm 18-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and close up over 1f out, soon no chance with winner, one pace in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 5, 13 1/4l behind I Like To Move It (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f (4) gs in Nov.
Roger Rarebit Black Sam Bellamy gelding out of Rebekah Rabbit.
Super Six Montmartre gelding out of Hiho Silver Lining.
Elusive Polly 7-2fav (10-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 5f out, 8th of 12, 28 3/4l behind The Worthy Brat (10-12) at Exeter 1m 5f (5) gf in Oct.
