prominent, led approaching last, ridden flat, kept on, hung left final 100yds, headed final strides
in touch, not fluent 6th, went third 2 out, pushed along to go second before last, ridden flat, carried left final 100yds, stayed on well to lead final strides
pulled hard, in touch, took closer order 3rd, not fluent 7th, pushed along and losing place when not fluent 2 out, weakened approaching last
led, pushed along and headed approaching last, kept on one pace
novicey jumping, in rear, not fluent 2nd, reached for 3rd, mistake 4th, slow next, weakened 2 out
FONZERELLI won a Listed contest at Doncaster last month after getting off the mark at Newcastle. Marsh Wren was beaten a long way on Town Moor and, despite a 5lb pull in the weights, it’s difficult to see her reversing that form here. Paper Tiger is tackling hurdles for the first time having shown little in bumpers and the remaining pair are also up against it.
Fonzerelli (IRE) 18-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, smooth progress when not fluent 3 out, ridden to press leaders 2 out, led before last, stayed on strongly flat, drifted left close home, won at Doncaster 3m lst (1) sft in Mar beating Get A Tonic (11-1) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Marsh Wren 11-1 (11-1) Held up in midfield, losing ground when awkward 7th, ridden and headway before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, last of 9, 31 1/4l behind Fonzerelli (11-1) at Doncaster 3m lst (1) sft in Mar.
Lady's Present (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Off the pace in last pair, modest 4th 2 out, never on terms, 4th of 7, 15l behind Fringill Dike (11-0) at Hexham 2m (4) gs in Mar.
Noble Affair (IRE) 200-1 (10-8) Held up in last, pushed along when not fluent 2 out, soon behind, last of 6, dist behind Bronson In Blue (11-13) at Hexham 2m 7f (4) gs in Mar.
Paper Tiger (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 8th of 12, 32 3/4l behind I Am Gonna Be (11-0) at Newcastle 2m (5) gs in Mar.
