behind, mistake 4th, reminder 9th, mistake 11th, chased leading pair under pressure 4 out, challenged 2 out, soon ridden, led last, stayed on when hard pressed flat, just held on
led, jumped slowly and headed briefly 3rd, headed 7th, led again next, hard pressed 2 out, ridden and headed last, kept on same pace flat
tracked leaders, blundered 14th, chased leader 4 out until 2 out, soon ridden, rallied to press winner and every chance flat, just held
with leaders on inside, led 7th to next, in touch, hit 11th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, headway to dispute 4th when blundered and unseated rider 13th
behind, mistake 5th, lost touch 12th, tailed off wehn pulled up before 2 out
with leader on outside, lost place 4 out, soon weakened
Templer had some decent form in handicap company last summer and this is far less competitive. But he hasn't raced since October and ground conditions today look far from perfect for Philip Hobbs' fast-ground performer. The vote, therefore, goes to MOUNT BENGER who did well to get within four lengths of the exciting Cork All Star over today's C&D two weeks ago. Basic Fact fell behind the same horse between the flags at Higham last month but Noakarad De Verzee is worth a second look. He's already won twice over this C&D and was third at Barbury 11 days ago.
Mount Benger 12-1 (11-13) Held up, ridden in 5th after 12th, outpaced 4 out, stayed on to take 2nd approaching 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Cork All Star (11-9) at Huntingdon 3m hts chs (6) gs.
Noakarad De Verzee (FR) 2-1 (12-0) Ap; one pce 3 out, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Up There (12-0) at Barbury Racecourse 3m ptp gs.
Templer (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Chased winner until hit 3rd, hit next, stayed in 3rd, ridden and no impression when hit 2 out, weakened to 4th flat, 4th of 7, 11l behind Gullible Gordon (11-8) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in Oct.
Basic Fact (IRE) 20-1 (12-10) Fell 2, in a race won by Cork All Star (12-5) at Higham 3m ptp in Jan, 12 ran.
Mr Redwood 14-1 (12-0) 3rd of 13, 6l behind Dualla Lord (12-0) at Larkhill 3m ptp gd in Jan.
O Ellie (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Prom til outpcd 3 out, 3rd of 15, 11l behind Free Speech (12-0) at Cottenham 3m ptp gd.
Prince of Persia 10-1 (12-0) In tch to 11; to & pu 15, in a race won by Up There (12-0) at Barbury Racecourse 3m ptp gs, 15 ran.
