disputed lead, led 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra run-in
tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, switched right and chased winner before last, no extra run-in
soon tracked leaders, led before 2 out, kept on well from last
always towards rear, reminders and struggling halfway
towards rear, struggling halfway, pulled up
in rear and mistakes, never dangerous, pulled up
disputed lead until headed 4 out, blundered 3 out, soon weakened
Quicker going could see Ash Park stage a revival. Mister Kit is very lightly raced for his age and should be suited by the switch to fences having been placed twice in point-to-points. Jovial Joey won over 3m here in December but looks a stayer who could find things happening too quickly over this trip. THE DUTCHMAN (NAP) was in touch and still going well when falling in a Grade 2 at Wetherby two runs ago. He couldn’t match the pace of Zamdy Man over 2m at Newcastle subsequently but this looks a good opportunity to get back on track.
Jovial Joey (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Led, joined after 11th, blundered and headed 4 out, ridden after next, no chance with winner from 2 out, 2nd of 6, 13l behind Premier Bond (11-0) at Catterick 3m 1f (4) gs in Jan.
The Dutchman (IRE) 4-5fav (11-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along before 4 out, soon chased winner, blundered 2 out, kept on run-in, held towards finish, 2nd of 4, 2l behind Zamdy Man (11-8) at Newcastle 2m (2) sft in Feb.
Ash Park (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) In touch in 4th, dropped to rear from 4th, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 5, dist behind Clan Legend (11-1) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
Call Zac (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) (cp) jnd ldrs aft 6; wknd 14; pu aft 4 out, at Hexham 3m mdn gf in May.
Crinkle Crags (IRE) 9-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, lost place 3 out, 7th of 12, at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Medal Of Freedom (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Prominent, left in lead 4th, headed briefly after 4 out, hard pressed next, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened flat, 7th of 13, 11l behind Cafe Au Lait (10-8) at Wetherby 2m hcp (5) gs in Feb.
Mister Kit 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, led 2 out, headed after last, kept on and no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Project Bluebook (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) gd in Jan.
