tracked leader, led 3rd, clear approaching 5th, mistake and headed 12th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied between last 2, stayed on flat
held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and every chance when blundered 2 out, no extra flat
led, headed 3rd, chased leader until 7th, hit 10th, led again 12th, headed next, ridden and stayed on same pace flat
held up, effort 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on flat
in touch, chased leader 7th, led 13th, driven out
held up, took closer order 8th, mistake and every chance 2 out, one pace flat
A competitive affair in which Down's Folly is preferred to Inch Pride and Master Albert. Down's Folly has not been the most successful of punting mediums but with Andrew Tinkler taking over from Mark Bradburne in the saddle, it is hoped that the change in riding arrangements can make the difference on this occasion. Inch Pride has ability but does not always consent to use it. She receives all the allowances but is not one to be trusted implicitly as she invariably hangs under pressure. Master Albert showed fair form for David Wachman in Ireland but is bidding to get off the mark in Britain for Jonjo O'Neill. Cloudless Dawn won well at Kelso and is of obvious interest as a rare raider from the Peter Beaumont stable. Moonlit Harbour has had many chances while Ma Furie looks to be still improving. A good race to watch and Down's Folly is recommended as the percentage call.
Cool Roxy 7-2 (10-7) Prominent, hit 7th, ridden and outpaced 12th, kept on approaching last, 4th of 8, 15l behind Herecomestanley (10-0) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs.
Master Albert (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Held up, jumped slowly 7th, jumped right and stayed on from 4 out, denied 2nd line, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Bongo Fury (10-11) at Chepstow 2m nov chs (3) sft.
Moonlit Harbour 14-1 (11-1) Held up, headway after 5 out, stayed on same pace from 3 out, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Rosses Point (10-8) at Ludlow 3m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs.
Supreme Leisure (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, led 3 out, headed next, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Presumptuous (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Apr.
Cloudless Dawn 6-1 (11-2) Always prominent, effort after 2 out, ran to lead after last, ridden out, won at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Nov beating Three Mirrors (10-11) by 9l, 7 ran.
Inch Pride (IRE) 15-8 (11-9) Chased leader, pressed winner from 11th, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, switched left, no extra, 2nd of 7, 12l behind Chamoss Royale (11-9) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov chs (4) sft.
Ma Furie (FR) 3-1 (10-12) Always travelling well, led on bit soon after 2 out, very easily, won at Fontwell 2m 4f mrs nov chs (4) gd in Nov beating Novacella (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 4 ran.
Down's Folly (IRE) 5-4jt-fav (11-6) In touch, led 3 out, headed last, hung left and no extra flat, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Fourty Acers (11-6) at Ludlow 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd in Nov.
