Monfass has more than held his own off higher marks since scoring at Carlisle in December. Landin’s defeat of Remiluc at Lingfield was franked by the second’s run in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham and he should go close to completing his hat-trick, despite another 8lb rise. Kk Lexion was in decent form at the end of last year but lacks a recent run while Silva Eclipse turned in a shocker when last seen at Catterick in January. FIXED RATE is a bit of an enigma but has won at Fakenham and Doncaster this season and Angus Cheleda’s 10lb claim can only be a plus. Cabernet D'Alene was in good form, including around here, prior to last month’s run at Fontwell and could easily bounce back but Balgemmois probably has a bit to find in this company.
Landin (GER) 11-4fav (10-6) Tracked leader, led 2 out, ridden and ran on run-in, won at Lingfield 2m 3f hcp (2) hvy in Mar beating Remiluc (11-12) by 4l, 6 ran.
Kk Lexion (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 7th, soon led, headed before 2 out, weakened final 100 yards, 3rd of 5, 12 1/4l behind Limited Reserve (11-12) at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (2) hvy in Dec.
Cabernet D'Alene (FR) 4-1 (11-7) Never travelled and always towards rear, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before last, at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Fixed Rate 12-1 (11-12) Raced wide, chased leaders, 2nd before 5th until approaching 3 out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened between last 2, 4th of 9, 12 1/2l behind Comber Mill (10-2) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Silva Eclipse 7-4fav (11-3) Held up in touch, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Sakhee's City (11-6) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (3) hvy in Jan.
Monfass (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) In rear, headway 5 out to chase leaders, every chance 2 out, ridden before last, kept on, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Final Choice (11-10) at Wetherby 2m hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Balgemmois (FR) 11-2 (11-9) Chased leader, led 4th, hit 3 out, wide straight, pushed along and headed on long run before 2 out, chased leaders and outpaced, plugging on in 4th when went right last, weakened run-in, 5th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Briac (10-1) at Sandown 2m hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
