held up mid-division, steady headway from 3 out, chased leaders approaching 2 out, soon driven and no impression
chased leaders until weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, lost place 5th, soon well behind
mid-division on outer, pushed along 5th, weakened under pressure approaching 2 out
in mid-division and no chance when mistake and unseated rider 2 out
prominent until ridden and weakened soon after 3 out
in touch, hit 5th, mistake 3 out, headway to lead going well approaching 2 out, in command before last, kept on well
led until mistake and unseated rider 2nd
always prominent, ridden and stayed on same pace from 2 out
held up in rear, steady headway from 3 out, disputing 3rd and chance when blundered 2 out and not recover
always rear division
left in lead 2nd, headed approaching 2 out weakened quickly
behind, some headway after 3 out, 8th and weakening when fell 2 out
ridden in rear before 3 out, always struggling
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Love Angel, Beauchamp Star and Seribase and the narrow nomination is given to Love Angel. The selection won well last time out when beating Dish Dasha and although having a penalty for that win he looks progressive and he represents a value bet in an open affair. Beauchamp Star rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Bawn Boy but this looks more competitive and he could be vulnerable under his penalty. Seribase is another worthy of respect on his latest third behind Jericho but he is another that has to shoulder a penalty and he may be seen to better effect over a longer trip. The Rocking Doc is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best. Tashkandi is better on a softer surface while High Life travels well but finds little off the bridle and for the winner we return to Love Angle to small stakes.
Seribase (FR) 18-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway to lead briefly 3 out, every chance 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Jericho III (10-7) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
The Rocking Dock (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, 4th of 16, 35l behind Sir Boreas Hawk (11-4) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Three Ships 40-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, mistake and weakened 2 out, 6th of 11, 13l behind Nikola (11-7) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Dec.
Tamreen (IRE) 100-1 (9-9) In touch, weakened quickly 4th, jumped left next, soon lost touch, 18th of 20, well behind Acambo (11-9) at Ascot 2m lst hcp hdl (1) gs in Dec.
Lord Lington (FR) 15-2 (11-2) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, weakened 2 out, 5th of 10, 27l behind Gustavo (10-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Love Angel (USA) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leader, led after 4th, mistake 3 out, headed approaching next, rallied gaimly under pressure, led again final 40 yards, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Nov beating Dishdasha (11-0) by 1l, 7 ran.
Stoop To Conquer 9-2 (11-9) Raced wide, held up towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 15, 29l behind Strawberry (11-3) at Newbury 2m nov hcp hdl 0-115 (3) sft.
Tashkandi (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Led to 2nd, prominent, led again approaching 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened quickly, last of 6, 35l behind Haditovski (11-6) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Nov.
High Life 7-4fav (11-2) In touch, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 17, 7l behind Annie's Answer (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Beauchamp Star 11-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, smooth headway to lead approaching 2 out, ridden and ran on flat, won at Huntingdon 2m ldy hcp hdl (4) gd beating Bawn Boy (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Hiawatha (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 3rd, not fluent 5th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Cash On (11-1) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Aug.
Urban Tiger (GER) 10-1 (11-0) Led, clear 4th, headed when mistake 2 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 14, 19l behind King's Revenge (11-0) at Lingfield 2m 4yo mdn hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Ember Dancer 8-1 (11-0) Held up, ridden, headway approaching 6th, 5th and held when fell 2 out in race won by Viscount Rossini (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft, 10 ran.
Major Faux Pas (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Towards rear, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 9th of 13, well behind My Turn Now (11-6) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) sft in Dec.
