held up, headway approaching 4 out, driven to lead 2 out, headed last, no extra
held up, outpaced 4 out, stayed on, not trouble leaders
held up, mistake 8th when outpaced, plugged on moderately
refused to race
held up, headway 6th, led after 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, weakened
held up, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, led last, driven out
led, headed approaching 5th, lost place 7th, weakened next
tracked leader, led approaching 5th, headed after 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened approaching next
Nonrunner
It's hard to get away from El Zorro who is selected but this may not be straightforward with Serhaaphim, Glad Big and Panjo Bere all considered. El Zorro may have to carry a penalty for putting his rivals to the sword at Newbury but an amateur has been booked which negates that whilst he's due to race from a significantly higher mark in the future. He has different ground to cope with and it remains to be seen how he contends with making a quick reappearance but he's one to keep on the right side of and is hard to oppose. Serhaaphim is arguably the most interesting opponent as she looks well treated on a line through Squadron even allowing for the fact that her proximity to that one flattered her. She should stay this far and is respected. Panjo Bere was heavily backed at Ludlow and it will be interesting to see if his supporters come back for more, Glad Big has found some form of late and is heading in the right direction but needs to take another step forwards whilst First Feerie (who's run well here in the past) is another needing to bounce back. That said, El Zorro should still come to the punters' rescue.
Panjo Bere (FR) 2-1fav (11-12) In touch until lost place 4 out, 8th of 10, 32l behind Cottingham (11-2) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jan.
Dusty Dane (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Chased leader, ridden after 6th, soon weakened, last of 11, well behind Hill Forts Timmy (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Dec.
First Feerie (FR) 13-2 (11-4) Struggling 5th, always towards rear and pulled up 2 out in race won by Pyleigh Lady (11-5) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (3) sft in Jan, 11 ran.
Love Angel (USA) 66-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway after 3 out, no further impression, 9th of 17, 11l behind National Trust (11-7) at Ascot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Dec.
Serhaaphim 4-7fav (10-10) In touch, ridden to lead 2 out, ran on, won at Plumpton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Feb beating Persona (11-0) by 4l, 10 ran.
Glad Big (GER) 9-4fav (10-13) Mid-division, headway 5th, hit 2 out, every chance flat, held near finish, 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind Ede's (9-7) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Feb.
Tip On (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway to 5th 4 out, ridden in 6th and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace, 8th of 25, 47l behind Drumconvis (10-11) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-102 sft in Feb.
Azione 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, led after 7th, ridden 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 13, 6l behind Black Ven (11-4) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Makai 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden 2 out, weakened soon after, 8th of 16, 17l behind Pascha Bere (11-3) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
El Zorro 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway 7th, led 3 out, soon ridden, clear last, stayed on well, won at Newbury 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Feb beating Ricardo's Chance (10-2) by 12l, 10 ran.
