held up, headway 14th, challenged 3 out, slight lead when blundered badly and unseated rider next
led to 13th, led again 4 out, headed after 3 out, left in lead next, headed after last, no extra
tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, mistake and hampered when left 2nd 2 out, challenging when blundered last, soon led, comfortably
held up, out paced when mistake 3 out, stayed on approaching last to chase winner towards finish, no chance
tracked leader, led 13th, headed 4 out, soon weakened
Quarterstaff holds Interdit on running at Carlisle last month and should again have the measure of that rival but, off a 6lb higher mark, Brian Harding's mount mat struggle to beat Hallyards Gael. Len Lungo's gelding followed a smooth success at Carlisle last month with a walk over at the same venue and, off just a 9lb higher mark than when winning the time before, he looks a good bet to complete a hat-trick. Red Rampage is not the most consistent of performers but has claims if on a going day, while Stone Cold appears in the grip of the handicapper. Forever Noble looks out of his depth.
