tracked clear winner, weakened from 2 out
always towards rear
led, took keen hold, clear after 2nd, about 20 lengths clear from 3 out, kept on run-in
in rear, detached before 3 out, plugged on from 2 out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway before 3 out, went 3rd before last, kept on to go 2nd last 50 yards, no impression
held up towards rear, headway after 4 out to chase clear winner, no extra and lost 2nd place last 50 yards
in touch in 3rd, one pace and no impression from 2 out
Nonrunner
Politbureau could figure in a race like this off bottom weight. Sky Full Of Stars has won over hurdles and fences lately and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Stablemate Zaru hinted at a revival last time but Hey Bob remains winless after 26 starts. CATCHTHEMOONLIGHT has his ground and, despite a poor strike rate, is probably the one most likely to get his head in front where it matters.
Zaru (FR) 18-1 (11-11) Led, headed 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 26 1/2l behind Sammy B (12-4) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Pertuis (IRE) 40-1 (11-10) Towards rear, soon with leaders on outer, weakened from 3 out, last of 7, dist behind Cougar Kid (11-5) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Frightened Rabbit (USA) 20-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, dist behind Spirit Of The Vale (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Vodka Red (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Behind, headway before 6th to chase leaders, went 3rd before 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 14 1/2l behind Generous Pet (10-9) at Newcastle 2m 5f hcp (5) hvy in Mar.
Fiddler's Flight (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 4th, soon outpaced, 5th of 7, dist behind Dark And Dangerous (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Hey Bob (IRE) 13-2 (10-6) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway 4th, 2nd 2 out until after last, one pace, 3rd of 7, 7 1/4l behind Galactic Power (10-9) at Catterick 2m hcp (5) gs in Jan.
Politbureau 12-1 (10-3) Mid-division, led 5 out, headed 3 out, ridden before soon weakened 2 out,, last of 7, 23 1/4l behind Modulus (11-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Sky Full Of Stars (IRE) 7-4fav (11-1) Tracked leader, ridden to lead before last, kept on well, won at Catterick 2m hcp (4) sft in Mar beating Minella Suite (11-12) by 6l, 5 ran.
Catchthemoonlight 5-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, one pace, 4th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Oishin (11-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) sft in Dec.
