tracked leaders, led after 6f, ridden when headed 3f out, weakened
led, headed after 6f, ridden 8f out, weakened over 3f out
prominent and keen, ridden and weakened over 3f out
held up mid-division and always going well, led over 2f out, shaken up and soon clear, comfortable
held up, headway 6f out, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over final furlong
tracked leaders, weakened 6f out, soon tailed off
On the bare form, this looks a formality for Billyandi, with Freeline Fury and newcomer My Skipper seen as the main dangers. Billyandi was given a good ride by Carl Llewellyn on his debut at Towcester, as he was taken wide in search of better ground throughout, and was kept together when hanging up the hill to hold on by a neck from Zipalong Lad. This track is a different kettle of fish altogether, and with better ground as well, he should be well up to defying his penalty. State Of Play, from last year's winning stable, was a fair fifth in a Fontwell bumper but needs to improve markedly to beat the selection, while the market may prove a guide to the chances of My Skipper. Henrietta Knight's charge is related to an Irish chaser and that will be where his future lies, but you never know, he might just be sharp enough to take a hand in proceedings. With proven form though, Billyandi looks the obvious one.
Billyandi (IRE) 7-2 Raced wide, held up, headway 9th, led over 5f out to 3f out, ridden to lead again well over 1f out, hung left, driven out, won at Towcester 2m nhf (H) sft beating Zipalong Lad by a nk, 11 ran.
Freeline Fury 13-2 Chased leader, reminder 7f out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 40l behind Bumper at Fontwell 2m 2f nhf (H) gs in Feb.
Just Ten Minutes Atraf gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Pat Malone Jumbo Hirt gelding, half-brother to 6f & 1m winner Silken Dalliance.
My Skipper (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Nevada Red Classic Cliche gelding out of a mare who was placed in one of her two bumpers.
Useyourhead Riverhead filly, half-sister to winning jumper Naunton Brook.