raced keenly, chased leader until after 3rd, raced in 3rd after but leader (winner) soon went clear, weakened 3 out, left remote 2nd 2 out, joined for 2nd when fell last
led until before 4th, chased winner who sent went clear, closed 3 out, 5 lengths down when fell 2 out
in rear, ridden and behind 8th, disputing remote 2nd when left clear 2nd last, no chance with winner
jumped left, took keen hold, chased leaders, led before 4th, soon well clear, reduced lead 3 out, 5 lengths ahead when left well clear 2 out
NonRunner
Barden Bella won over a shorter distance at Catterick before falling behind LEAVE MY ALONE when the latter scored at Fakenham. Richenda Ford’s charge has subsequently run well again at Taunton when clear of the rest in second and this looks less competitive. Pottlereaghexpress has placed in all five outings over fences so far, including when runner-up over track and trip last month, but both Carpool and Secret Court continue to struggle.
Secret Court (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Held up, pushed along before 3 out (usual 4 out), soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Carpool (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Jumped right, behind, went remote 4th after 13th, left 3rd 2 out, 3rd of 6, dist behind Lust For Glory (11-4) at Ludlow 2m 4f (3) sft in Feb.
Barden Bella (IRE) 11-8fav (11-0) Led, blundered 3rd, ridden and headed 2 out when fell, at Fakenham 3m hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Pottlereaghexpress (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway on inside chasing leaders 9th, went 2nd before 3 out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 5 1/2l behind Arqalina (11-1) at Hereford 2m 5f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Leave My Alone (IRE) 11-2 (10-7) Chased leaders on inside, headway into 2nd after 4 out, pushed along and one pace before next, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Ring The Moon (11-7) at Taunton 2m 6f hcp (5) hvy in Feb.
