The lightly raced The Entomologist can win again with Youll Do For Me and Platin Grounds the main dangers. The selection has only run three times winning twice in the process. He carries top weight today giving weight all round so he will have to improve once more. But with conditions to suit here he is one to follow. Youll Do For Me is another improver who managed to get his head in front last time out when getting the better of Hill Forts Timmy at Hereford. Once again he has weight to give but he clearly has ability so is one to note. As is Platin Grounds has his debut over hurdles today. He is the winner of a bumper at Hereford and was not discredited at the same venue when finishing third last time out so any maket moves should be noted as the stables runners are doing well at present. But for the winner we return to The Entomologist.
Mr Shambles 14-1 (10-11) Chased leader, blundered 3rd, hit 5th, weakened soon after 2 out, tailed off when blundered last, last of 9, well behind William Bonney (11-6) at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hcp hdl (3) hvy in Jan.
The Entomologist (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Prominent, led 4th, made rest, ran on strongly, won at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Noble Raider (11-5) by 6l, 13 ran.
Youll Do For Me (IRE) 9-4 (11-6) Mid-division, headway approaching 4th, led last, stayed on well flat, won at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan beating Hill Forts Timmy (11-7) by 5l, 9 ran.
Azkaban Wings (IRE) 7-4fav (11-10) Led to 1st, remained close up, ridden before 6 out, mistakes 5 out and next, soon weakened, completely tailed off, burst blood vessel, 14th of 16, well behind Hidden Talents (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl gs in Mar.
George The Grey 33-1 (11-3) Mid-division, hung left after 4th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Youll Do For Me (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 9 ran.
Marbury Boy 12-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden 4f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 14l behind West Ridge (11-2) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Nostringsattached (IRE) Un Desperado gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Manesbil.
Platin Grounds (GER) 9-4fav (11-2) Led after 3f, headed 5f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 13, 25l behind Openditch (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Dec.
The Gleaner 14-1 (10-9) In rear, headway 6th, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 11, 20l behind Major Oak (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
