mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened going to last
in touch, led after 4 out, ridden and headed last, no extra and lost 2nd place close home
held up towards rear, headway approaching 5 out, every chance 2 out, no extra from last
towards rear, headway after 6th, soon tracking leaders, no extra from last
tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along approaching 7th, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead last, kept on well
towards rear, headway approaching and mistake 7th, never dangerous, soon pulled up
in rear, headway approaching 3 out, staying on one pace when not much room inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
led, headed after 4 out, soon weakened, eased and pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, weakened approaching 7th, soon pulled up
towards rear, pushed along after 6th, headway approaching 3 out, kept on to take 2nd place close home, no chance with winner
chased leader, ridden after 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out
Nonrunner
An open heat for the novices, with a few last time winners who have not been too favourably treated by the assessor, and of those STICK TOGETHER may just be capable of following up, while Lady Bling Bling, Guydus and Dream Garden are among others with claims. The Malcolm Jefferson-trained selection broke her duck at Market Rasen in a similar sort of contest and has gone up a harsh-enough 11lbs for it. However, there is hope. She stays well beyond today's trip, which may well be a positive as it is likely to be run at a decent pace. She also acts well with cut in the ground, and her recent form suggests that she has really got to grips with the game, so we will tentatively suggest her. Lady Bling Bling caused a 20-1 shock at Kempton last time, her first sign of decent form. She may be good enough to follow-up, and she won't be that price again today, but with a 13lbs rise she will do well to add another win this time. Guydus has risen by 8lbs after a Southwell win over a similar trip and she acts on the ground and has plenty of stamina, so will be competitive. Chris Bealby's Dream Garden also stays further than this and acts with cut. He has dropped to an attractive mark and can't be dismissed lightly if you take him on. Galoshes has ability and is open to improvement, though he is not quite seeing out his races, while Mr Logistics has A P McCoy booked, but the champ will need to work even more magic than normal looking at this one's form if he is to record another win. Stick Together is the suggestion here.
Dream Garden 9-1 (11-12) Led to before 4th, tracked leader, lost place 9th, soon behind, 10th of 14, 32l behind Dan Buoy (10-12) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jan.
Stick Together 9-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, led approaching 2 out, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Feb beating Vivarini (11-1) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Galoshes 9-4fav (11-9) Mid-division, headway on outside when not fluent and hampered 4th, went 3rd when not fluent 2 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Tom O'tara (9-11) at Warwick 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb.
Hideaway 66-1 (11-3) Held up in mid-division, weakened 3 out, 8th of 14, 29l behind Bostons Angel (11-13) at Doncaster 2m 3f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (3) gs in Jan.
Brimley 40-1 (10-13) Led until mistake and reminder 5th, outpaced next, stayed on flat, took 3rd post, 3rd of 12, 18l behind Great Reason (11-2) at Ludlow 2m NH mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Lady Bling Bling 20-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, chased leaders, challenged 2 out, led going best before last, eased near finish, readily, won at Kempton 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Feb beating Bobble Hat Bob (11-10) by 6l, 17 ran.
Mr Logistics (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) In rear, ridden, mistake 5th, struggling after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Zarrafakt (11-8) at Newbury 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Nov, 14 ran.
Cool Bob (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, headway after 4th, weakened before next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Prince Geeno (11-9) at Warwick 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Vin Rose 33-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, weakened after 3 out, 10th of 13, 48l behind Salden Licht (11-10) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Shannina 100-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off, 10th of 15, well behind Master Of The Hall (11-11) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Itstooearly 18-1 (10-6) Towards rear, ridden 7th, stayed on well from 2 out, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Ballabrook (10-5) at Catterick 2m 3f con hcp hdl 0-110 3yo+ (4) gs in Dec.
Ballyvesey (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Towards rear, weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 16, well behind Sona Sasta (10-10) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Whiteabbey (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leading pair, ridden, outpaced after 3 out, soon no impression, lost 3rd between last 2, 5th of 10, 35l behind Benny Be Good (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Guydus (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) In touch, headway after 3 out, led approaching last, stayed on well flat, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Feb beating Quick Live (10-13) by 4l, 15 ran.
