mid-division, hit 3rd, outpaced 7th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, ridden after 4 out, weakened next
in touch, effort 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next
led, blundered and headed 6th, led again 4 out, hit 2 out, blundered last, soon ridden, headed and no extra towards finish
behind, struggling after 5th, rallied 7th, soon weakened,
in touch, led 6th, headed 4 out, ridden and outpaced next, soon weakened
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and stayed on well to lead towards finish
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression
held up, headway 3 out, ridden and stayed on, every chance flat, no extra near finish
close up on outside, ridden and weakened after 4 out
always towards rear
held up, ridden 4 out, never dangerous
prominent, lost place 7th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, effort 3 out, ridden and weakened from next
blundered 6th, always towards rear
chased leaders, lost place 6th, soon struggling, weakened 4 out
Joint top-weight Aviation has a decent chance of scoring here but we opt for one at the other end of the handicap in ARDESIA while Waldo Winchester could be well treated on his handicap debut. The pick was close to landing a conditionals handicap on his last appearance over course and distance off a mark just two pounds lower. The form has proved strong so far from that race and he'll like the drying conditions. Aviation will have to concede 15lbs to the pick and found just one slightly too good here over a shorter trip at the beginning of the month. The lines from that contest have been weak but on his penultimate effort he finished ahead Le Burf who was considered good enough to have a tilt at Cheltenham this week and based on that his mark looks fair. Waldo Winchester looks to have been allotted a competitive mark on hi handicap debut as long as his fall last time hasn't had any ill effects. In contrast Presque Perdre looks a little high in handicap these days and in a competitive race the weight advantage may be enough for Ardesia to score.
Its Moon (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 18, 45l behind Patsy Finnegan (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Feb.
Aviation 16-1 (11-9) In touch, stayed on well from 2 out, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Viscount Rossini (10-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Rare Coincidence 33-1 (11-9) In touch, weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 14, 34l behind Lie Forrit (11-7) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Presque Perdre 25-1 (11-10) Chased leader, led approaching 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Viscount Rossini (10-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Solway Bee 14-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, hit 6th, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 22l behind The Very Man (11-0) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Dec.
Crow Spinney 40-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, stayed on from 2 out, 4th of 9, 9l behind Laureate des Loges (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Waldo Winchester (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 6th and one pace when fell 3 out in race won by Steady Tiger (11-4) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 16 ran.
Peters Star (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) In touch, lost place 7th, soon behind, 10th of 13, well behind Minella Boys (11-2) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Jan.
Cassius (IRE) 11-4 (11-3) Tracked leader, left leader 7th, ridden after 2 out, headed and weakened after last, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Sphinx (11-3) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft.
Solid Silver 7-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, hit 8th, headway approaching 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Super Ross (11-3) at Ludlow 2m 5f sll hdl (5) gd in Feb.
Bewery Man (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Held up, always in rear, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Mars Rock (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Feb, 16 ran.
Of Course (FR) 11-1 (10-5) Chased leader, hit 3 out, weakened next, hung right flat and eased, lost 4th place towards finish, 5th of 6, 34l behind Grizebeck (11-4) at Ayr 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Mister Pete (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up, driven 3rd, never dangerous, 7th of 17, 22l behind Viscount Rossini (10-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Fortunate Dave (USA) 10-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Gold Gun (10-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Aug '07.
General Duroc (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Led to 4th, soon ridden, weakened from next, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out pulled up at the last in race won by Carapuce (11-3) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Mar '07, 12 ran.
Polly Whitefoot 16-1 (10-8) Towards rear, ridden and headway from 3 out to chase winner next, gradually weakened from approaching last, 5th of 18, 28l behind Description (10-3) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Feb.
Ardesia (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, not fluent 6th, chased winner approaching 3 out, every chance last, not quicken flat, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Oscar Trial (10-3) at Newcastle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Stainley (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Held up, reminders approaching 10th, weakened 4 out, 7th of 11, 33l behind Percutant (11-8) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf.
