NATCH is by Nathaniel and a half-brother to Space Ship, who has won over hurdles and on the Flat, among other winners. After two seconds at Wolverhampton, he steps up to a more suitable trip here and should take all the beating. Yabass makes his seasonal debut and has to give 4lb to the others but he won over 1m2f as a two-year-old so should have no problems staying the extra. River Glades finished ahead of Banksy's Art at Wolverhampton on debut but weakened quickly after making the running at Lingfield next time.
Yabass (IRE) 5-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, held on for 2nd, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Bowditch (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f stks (5) pol in Oct.
Banksy's Art 10-1 (9-5) Held up behind, struggling 4f out, ridden 2f out, not pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 9 1/2l behind Sophie Gray (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Natch 6-4fav (9-2) Led, headed over 7f out, led over 6f out, headed 1f out, held when carried right towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Galactic Spirit (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Feb.
River Glades 9-2 (9-2) Led until over 1f out, weakened quickly, 5th of 6, 17l behind Perfect Illusion (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Feb.
