Soft ground has had its part to play in this small turnout so we will hope that BRAVEHEART MOVE can put up a better display today with Baccalaureate and Devil To Pay the alternatives. Jonjo O'Neill's recent recruit did not jump well on debut but that run followed a gelding operation and an absence so we are prepared to forgive him that black mark. Baccalaureate started off his career with Andre Fabre in France. Connections have not avoided some of the better novices in his British campaign so far. Devil To Pay was a modest middle distance handicapper for John Dunlop. He proved very easy to back at Bangor on debut. Mallorey has been well beaten in his attempts at the winter game thus far. Windpfeil was moderate on the flat and appears not to have improved for the switch to hurdling. Braveheart Move is not without questions to answer though he possesses the class that others lack.
Baccalaureate (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, some progress after 3 out, soon ridden, beaten before next, tailed off, 6th of 9, 50l behind Mille Chief (10-12) at Kempton 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gs in Dec.
Braveheart Move (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Not fluent, close up in 4th, lost place when not fluent 4th, dropped to rear and struggling from next, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Anak (11-5) at Kempton 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft.
Mallorey 40-1 (10-9) Took keen hold in touch, headway to track leaders from 4th, led narrowly 3 out, headed before 2 out, hit 2 out, kept on flat, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Anak (11-5) at Kempton 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft.
Windpfeil (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Hit 1st, held up, headway to moderate 5th 3 out, struggling after, 6th of 11, well behind Orzare (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) hvy in Dec.
Devil To Pay 10-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, chased leaders from 3rd, no extra flat, 4th of 9, 6l behind Bothy (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
