KARKY SCHULTZ is a confident pick ahead of Motarid and Shipboard Romance. James Eustace's charge has shaped well in three outings over hurdles thus far without quite getting his head infront. Although having little chance of seeing off the smart Woolfall Treasure, he looks to have been given an easier assignment here and he is at least proven on the prevailing going. Motarid was well supported ahead of his hurdling debut at Hexham. Rated in the mid 70's on the level, the market must be watched closely again. Shipboard Romance will be the yardstick that the handicapper uses for his own purposes. It would be nevertheless disappointing were this plater good enough to see off the lesser exposed rivals. Premier Class is a long standing maiden under both codes. Savaranola is always likely to create a stir in the Barney Curley colours. This is his first run for connections having left Ireland. Baileys Benchmark was placed in selling company on the level and is probably the pick of the Sowersby pair. Karky Schultz looks the pick in a race that lacks any strength in depth.
Karky Schultz (GER) 7-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4th, ridden between last 2, kept on well, never able to challenge, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Woolfall Treasure (11-5) at Folkestone 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Motarid (USA) 13-8fav (10-12) Tracked leaders and mistakes, led approaching last, headed flat, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Pemberton (10-9) at Hexham 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) hvy in Nov.
Premier Class (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Well behind from 3rd, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Resounding Glory (11-4) at Wetherby 2m lst nov hdl (1) gf in Oct, 7 ran.
Savaronola (USA) 14-1 (10-9) Mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, ridden in 8th after 4 out, no impression before next, 9th of 18, 42l behind El Fontan (10-12) at Killarney 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Baileys Benchmark 150-1 (10-2) In rear when unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Banquet (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) gd in Nov, 14 ran.
Invincible Rose (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, weakened from 5th, 4th of 10, 43l behind Theme Catcher (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 3yo nov sll hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Shipboard Romance (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, stumbled 7th, headway after 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 15, 16l behind Parlesotho (11-9) at Leicester 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in Nov.
