The presence of a number of unexposed horses muddy the waters but those at the top of the weights have earned their position and we'll give another chance to Pamak D'Airy with Planet Of Sound and Majaales just two of many viable alternatives. The selection appeared to be one to keep on the right side of when winning at Sandown. That form hasn't worked out as well as once looked likely but he looked likely to do his bit for the form until meeting trouble in running back at the Esher track. He lost all chance when shuffled back on the bend but did well to stay on again in the straight. This drop in trip is a slight concern but he should be effective. Majaales landed a gamble on his handicap bow at Chepstow last weekend, he's 9lbs higher but the second home was also a springer in the market so the form could stand up and he remains of interest. Planet Of Sound has been dropped 4lbs for finishing fourth to Numide at Leicester, that form looks better than it did at the time, as does his defeat of The Package in November. He may ideally prefer further but should be a player. The likes of Johnny Bissett, Celtic Spirit, Quattrocento and Royal Rationale aren't all that easy to weigh up; the market can guide but our tentative selection is Pamak D'Airy.
Planet of Sound 13-8fav (11-11) Held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to challenge next, weakened flat, 4th of 17, 6l behind Numide (11-5) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Pamak D'airy (FR) 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders and keen, lost position when hampered on bend approaching 2 out, stayed on again approaching last, 5th of 17, 10l behind Exmoor Ranger (11-1) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Feb.
Majaales (USA) 3-1fav (11-8) Led after 1st, headed 2nd, ridden 3 out, led after 2 out, ran on, won at Chepstow 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb beating Mungo Jerry (11-1) by 4l, 14 ran.
Johnny Bissett (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Chased winner until 7th, ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Gansey (11-9) at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Wheelavit (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) In touch, weakened 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Hypnotic Vibes (10-6) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Jan, 13 ran.
Coconut Beach 15-2 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 6th, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 12, 25l behind Gustavo (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Pen Gwen (FR) 7-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway 4th, soon prominent, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 12, 27l behind Gustavo (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Penny Island (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, headway next, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 13l behind Pierrot Lunaire (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Go Johnny Go (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden after 7th, soon weakened, 10th of 14, well behind Kornati Kid (11-9) at Exeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jan.
Royal Rationale (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 4th, headed 6th and weakened, 8th of 14, well behind Hibiki (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Melvino 9-1 (11-5) Took keen hold in rear, headway after 5th, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 16, 15l behind Moon Star (11-9) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb.
Take It There 25-1 (10-11) Held up, headway after 6th, ridden to chase leading pair, 2 out, switched right and one pace last, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Serhaaphim (10-10) at Plumpton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Quattrocento (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden 3 out, weakened, 6th of 9, 41l behind Sonning Star (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Celtic Spirit (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Led, hit 6th, blundered next, soon headed and weakened, 8th of 15, 39l behind Dave's Dream (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) hvy in Jan.
