jumped left, led, headed before 5th, weakened before 3 out
prominent, ridden and no chance with winner before 3 out, stayed on same pace, just held onto 2nd
prominent, not fluent 3rd, outpaced 5th, went modest 4th before 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, took keen hold, led before 5th, clear when went right 3 out and 2 out, landed a bit awkwardly last, eased towards finish
held up in mid-division on inside, not fluent and well beaten 4 out
mid-division, took keen hold, not fluent 5th, soon behind
tracked leaders, not fluent and reminder 3rd, 3rd and outpaced before 3 out, no chance with winner but kept on from 2 out and just failed to get 2nd
mid-division, behind from 4 out
in rear, behind from 4th
Four of these have already won over hurdles though Sofia's Rock and Cervaro Mix have both been beaten subsequently carrying a penalty. A tongue-tie is applied to the former but Good Man Jim is preferred having opened his account with a course and distance success in maiden company. The betting suggested HES NO TROUBLE would show major improvement at Huntingdon last time and Kim Bailey’s charge duly made a every yard to win by a wide margin. He gets the nod to defy a penalty and go in again with the remainder harder to recommend unless the newcomer Kadasa, a half-sister to five winners including the useful Kadarann, proves above average.
Cervaro Mix (FR) 9-4 (11-4) Tracked leaders on outside, went 2nd 3 out, challenged 2 out, driven flat, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Oakley (10-12) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Good Man Jim (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Led until 4 out, led again before next, strongly challenged last, stayed on well, won at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) gs in Jan beating Ashutor (11-4) by 2l, 10 ran.
Hes No Trouble (IRE) 15-8 (11-2) Made all, ridden after 3 out, 1 1/2 lengths ahead when left well clear last, won at Huntingdon 2m (4) gd in Feb beating Chaparral Prince (10-7) by 14l, 8 ran.
Sofia's Rock (FR) 7-2 (11-8) Raced keenly, in touch, tracked leaders when switched left before 2 out, shaken up to chase front pair between last 2, ridden and one pace flat, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Airton (11-2) at Taunton 2m (4) gd in Feb.
Camlad Kingfisher 200-1 (11-2) Mid-division, pushed along after 4 out, never able challenge, 9th of 14, 31 1/2l behind Snapdragon Fire (12-0) at Ludlow 2m (4) gd in Feb.
Dadsinluck 100-1 (11-2) Held up behind, mistake 3rd, struggling 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Airton (11-2) at Taunton 2m (4) gd in Feb.
Move Above (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, weakened before next, 4th of 10, 19 3/4l behind Kingofthecotswolds (11-4) at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) gd in Feb.
Biscay Bay 80-1 (10-7) Mid-division, outpaced after 4 out, weakened before next, tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Snapdragon Fire (12-0) at Ludlow 2m (4) gd in Feb.
Kadasa Black Sam Bellamy M out of Kadassa.
Wondergirl (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) 9th of 11, 21l behind Schirkan (9-0) at Cologne 1m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
