tracked winner, pushed along 3f out, ridden inside final furlong, no impression
made all, pushed out
Both of these are returning from a lay-off and Abenaki also debuts for new connections having failed to figure for Mick Channon last year with his best effort coming in a claimer over 7f at Redcar in October. SEA OF MARENGO looks to have the stronger form on his modest efforts at Kempton and Wolverhampton and may shade this with Rhiain Ingram taking 5lb off his back on his first start since December.
Abenaki 11-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace entering final furlong, 7th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Cognac Blue (8-11) at Redcar 7f stks (6) sft in Oct.
Sea Of Marengo (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, hanging left 4f out, some late headway, never involved, 6th of 11, 8 1/4l behind New King (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Dec.
