in touch, headway approaching 3 out, 5 lengths down in 2nd when fell heavily 2 out
chased leader, hit 3rd, mistake, lost 2nd next, stayed handy until weakened 4 out, well behind when pulled up before next
made all, ridden clear before 3 out, left well clear next, unchallenged
in touch, jumped right from 7th, ridden, struggling 4 out, 5th, no chance when blundered 3 out
mistake 1st and 2nd, held up in rear, headway travelling well after 4 out, challenged from 3 out, left 2nd, hampered 2 out, no chance when jumped badly left last, soon lost 2nd place
chased leading pair, chased winner 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next, tailed off
hit 1st, always behind, struggling, tailed off 4 out
chased leaders in 4th, ridden, left 3rd 2 out, went 2nd, slightly hampered last, no chance with winner
BEARNEEN BOY got his act together last time out and in another weak race is taken to score again at the main expense of Narlen and Anna Panna. Neil King's gelding was given a great ride last time by Jamie Moore who retains the ride today. He has previously worn various aides but he seemed to appreciate going 'au natural' and with just a 7lbs penalty he is sure to give it a good go from the front. Narlen was the favourite for the race won by the selection but he put in a below-par performance. He made a mistake late on but was beaten at the time and racing off an unchanged mark he will do well to turn the tables. Anna Panna was third in that race and was beaten by just over six lengths. The 7lbs pull in the weights that he receives could make him a bigger danger however his record of no wins from 19 starts is a danger to backers. Babe Heffron represents a stable in good form and he looks sure to improve on his recent third at Carlisle but his point-to-point win came over three miles so this drop in trip may be against him. King Diamond is another to consider in an open race, however it is Bearneen Boy who is taken to win again.
Narlen (CZE) 9-4fav (11-10) Chased winner to 8th, soon lost place and behind, 4th of 7, 30l behind Bearneen Boy (10-3) at Folkestone 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Feb.
King Diamond (FR) 16-1 (10-7) Held up, headway and not fluent 8th, weakened 3 out, 6th of 10, 30l behind Phar Again (11-9) at Leicester 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Babe Heffron (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders and keen, not fluent, led 8th, headed 5 out, weakened next, 3rd of 12, 18l behind Mitchel Henry (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Feb.
Anna Panna 11-2 (11-1) In touch, tracked leading pair 8th, went 2nd 4 out, no impression on winner from 2 out, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Bearneen Boy (10-3) at Folkestone 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Feb.
Wishes Or Watches (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Towards rear, headway 5 out, weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 26l behind Aheadofhistime (11-7) at Chepstow 2m cnd hcp chs (5) hvy in Jan.
Bearneen Boy (IRE) 7-2 (10-3) Jumped well, made all, clear 3 out, driven out flat, unchallenged, won at Folkestone 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Feb beating Wasntme (11-7) by 3l, 7 ran.
The Iron Giant (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Held up, lost place 6th, never trouble leaders, 10th of 16, 34l behind Alloro (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f ldy hcp hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Lord Gunnerslake (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway 5th, no impression after 3 out, 8th of 14, 15l behind Lescer's Lad (10-9) at Towcester 2m cnd hcp chs (5) hvy in Jan.
