mid-division, raced keenly, headway 8th, mistake 13th, soon driven, weakened well before 4 out, fell 2 out
in touch, hard driven after 13th, mistake 4 out, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, went 2nd after 11th, upsides 3 out, stayed on same pace last
held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, no impression when jumped right 2 out, jumped right last
held up, driven after 13th, no headway, hampered 2 out
jumped left, led, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened last
chased leaders, mistake 9th (water), dropping out when mistake 10th, jumped badly left 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leader, not fluent 11th, lost 2nd before blundering 12th, weakened 4 out
held up, headway approaching 13th, led before 2 out, pushed clear to assert flat
in rear, mistake 9th (water), behind from next
Polinamix is the percentage call here although there are a few potential dangers if the cards fall right. Key Phil ran well at Newbury last time and isn't on too bad a mark once Sean Quinlan's claim is taken into account, the yard's in fair form and track and trip should be fine so he's one of the likelier ones. Tighe Caster is on a fair mark but was well held in that Newbury contest and has a fair bit to prove. Marked Man is a consistent sort but is paying for a couple of wins in the autumn and probably needs to come down in the weights. Basic Fact is capable but not straightforward, connections now resort to a visor having previously used blinkers and an eyeshield. Beesneez is worth a market check whilst Colorado Pearl must be respected but she has had breathing problems in the past and it wasn't a great race that she won on her penultimate start. The selection also had little to beat at Folkestone once the disappointing Treasury Counsel had been swept aside but he had previously shown up well behind a couple of Nicholls hotpots. He was rated 130 at his peak over hurdles so a mark of 124 for his chase handicap bow should be workable. There should be a little more to come as he's had just three chase starts and Polinamix should be a leading player here.
Key Phil (FR) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, hit 4 out, headway next, hit 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on flat, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Oceanos des Obeaux (11-12) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Polinamix (FR) 15-8 (10-11) In touch, not fluent 6th, joined leader 2 out, led and clear approaching last, comfortably, won at Folkestone 2m 5f nov chs (4) gs in Feb beating Treasury Counsel (11-0) by 18l, 6 ran.
Marked Man (IRE) 15-2 (11-3) Chased leader, hampered 1st, led 8th, headed 5 out, one pace, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Randwick Roar (11-6) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Feb.
Tighe Caster 17-2 (10-11) Chased clear leader from 3rd, ridden 4 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 9l behind Oceanos des Obeaux (11-12) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Basic Fact (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Held up behind, hit 6th, pushed along next, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 41l behind The Real Deal (10-6) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hcp chs (2) gs in Feb.
Colliers Court 10-1 (10-12) Led until 4th, with winner until 10th, soon ridden, stayed on from last, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Dev (11-8) at Sandown 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd.
Harry Potter (GER) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, behind from 9th, 11th of 13, well behind Gentle John (11-5) at Ludlow 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Jan.
Colorado Pearl (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, well behind Helen Wood (10-6) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov chs (4) gs in Dec.
Beesneez (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Tracked winner from 8th, close up 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon beaten, 2nd of 4, 16l behind Gods Token (11-4) at Hereford 2m 3f nov chs (3) gd.
Westfield Dancer (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra from 2 out, 4th of 6, 11l behind Lusaka De Pembo (11-7) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Oct.
