CHRISTOPHER WOOD was no match for the winner at Hereford on only his second start over fences and first outing after wind surgery. He’ll be sharper for that reappearance and has every chance on these terms. Llandinabo Lad also placed at Hereford last month and is more reliable than Quel Destin, who is proving hard to keep right. Sholokjack has a bit to find at the weights.
Calgary Tiger 500-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, keen early, lost place 3rd, jumped left and tailing off 3 out, 5th of 6, dist behind Goshen (11-2) at Wincanton 1m 7f (1) hvy in Feb.
Christopher Wood (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Led until 2nd, chased leader until led again 7th, headed last (normal 2 out), stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Saint Segal (11-2) at Hereford 2m (3) sft in Jan.
Hudson De Grugy (FR) 14-1 (10-13) Bad mistake and towards rear 2nd, in last pair when hit 5th and 8th, rallied chasing leaders 10th, weakened soon after, 7th of 10, dist behind Balco Coastal (11-3) at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Llandinabo Lad 5-2fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 3 out(normal 4 out) rallied approaching 2 out(normal 3 out), stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 5 1/2l behind In Excelsis Deo (10-13) at Hereford 2m hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Quel Destin (FR) 50-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders out wide, weakened 4 out, tailing off when pulled up before next, at Kempton 3m hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Sholokjack (IRE) 3-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, fell 2nd, at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Dec.
