FAUSTINOVICK has been a little disappointing since finishing second at Carlisle in November but still has time on his side and a drop back in grade can seen him open his account. Karakoram has a poor strike-rate and is still 10lb higher than for his only victory but he’ll probably make the frame again. Equus Dancer has a bit to prove at present but has the past form to figure but Fibonacci was beaten a long way when second here last month and looks a tricky ride. Captain Blackpearl is unexposed but will need to improve on his modest maiden form to win a handicap.
Faustinovick 5-2 (11-2) Led, pushed along when headed and mistake last, ridden and weakened flat, 6th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Falco Blitz (11-8) at Ascot 2m 6f (3) hvy in Jan.
Karakoram 12-1 (11-10) Mid-division, outpaced 4th, rallied 3 out, went 3rd towards finish, unable to trouble front pair, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Ask Himself (11-9) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Captain Blackpearl 11-8fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, mistake 3rd, headway 6th, weakened before last, 4th of 10, 25 1/2l behind Oscar Academy (11-0) at Leicester 2m 4f mdn (4) hvy in Dec.
Equus Dancer (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, jumped slowly 4th, weakened before bypassing 2 out, pulled up before last, at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Feb.
Escrime D'Art (FR) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, 3rd and one pace towards finish, 3rd of 14, 25l behind King Roland (11-4) at Exeter 2m 3f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Derek Duval (USA) 33-1 (11-5) In rear, hit 4 out, tailed off when pulled up last, at Sandown 2m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Keel Over 8-1 (11-11) Tracked leader, clear with leader 4th, reduced lead and led 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 21 1/2l behind Love Lane (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Fibonacci 12-1 (10-8) Held up in last trio, headway on inside before 6th, went 2nd before the last, never any chance with very easy winner, 2nd of 10, 19l behind Le Ligerien (11-12) at Newbury 2m hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Another Tuco (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd after 2nd, led before 5th until after next, chased leaders, weakened on long run before 2 out, 15th of 16, dist behind Imperial Elysian (11-8) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Megalodon (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, hampered 2nd, awkward landing 3rd, headway 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Jaisalmer (12-1) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) sft in Jan.
