Nothing stands out in an ordinary but competitive handicap chase. Domoly is a consistent performer but the Ferdy Murphy yard is having a strangely quiet time of things this season. However, this gelding remains on a perfectly workable mark and should go well along with stable companion, On Gossamer Wings. Nevertheless, a chance is taken with Sue Smith's TWICE LUCKY. He has been off the boil of late but if he can put those efforts behind him and recapture the useful level he achieved in the autumn of 2012 then he would be one to take seriously here. Vardas Supreme was a smooth winner at Newcastle on his penultimate outing before unseating last time. He is another contender if able to put that recent blemish behind him.
Quinder Spring (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden 5 out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, well behind Knight Woodsman (11-0) at Musselburgh 3m Am hcp ch 0-100 (5) gd in Feb.
Gorey Lane (IRE) 4-1fav (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 17l behind Markadam (11-3) at Carlisle 3m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb.
Vardas Supreme (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Close up on inside, blundered 8th, struggling in 5th when unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by No Way Hozay (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Feb, 8 ran.
Twice Lucky 9-2 (11-0) In touch in 5th, headway to 3rd and mistake 8th, went 2nd before next, no chance with winner when lost 2nd between last 2, weakened soon after, 6th of 8, 32l behind Ancient Times (9-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Feb.
On Gossamer Wings (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Held up in last pair, headway 6th, chased leaders next, weakened 9th, 6th and no chance when blundered 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 8, 34l behind No Way Hozay (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Feb.
Soul Angel 7-2 (10-10) With winner until blundered and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Flying Squad (11-4) at Ayr 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-100) (5yo+) (5) sft, 6 ran.
Domoly (FR) 8-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, headway to 3rd at 12th, went 2nd and rider dropped whip between last 2, kept on but no chance with winnner, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Ancient Times (9-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Feb.
Man Of Principles (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, reminders after 5th and next, blundered and lost 3rd at 8th, soon lost place and in rear, tailed off when blundered 10th, pulled up before next, in a race won by Ancient Times (9-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Feb, 8 ran.
Royal And Ancient (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Towards rear, pushed along after 5th, in rear before next, tailed off, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Grey Area (11-1) at Newcastle 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Feb, 12 ran.
Panthers Run 33-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, ridden and wekened from 6 out, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Dingo Bay (10-7) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Jan, 8 ran.
