tracked leader, effort well over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, soon outpaced, kept on again inside final furlong
made all, drew clear approaching final furlong, easily
held up in last, headway over 3f out, chased leaders well over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in last pair, headway on inside over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Arnica hasn't been beaten far in either start at Ayr though it looks as though a stiffer test of stamina is required, a remark that also applies to Lastofthecosmics. Lemon T is another who will benefit from stepping up as he was staying on at the finish when attracting support at Market Rasen in November. The Blame Game showed potential at Leopardstown in December and was strong in the market on his debut for James Ewart at Ayr earlier this month but failed to figure. GLENDUFF (NAP) started a short-priced favourite on his debut at Kelso in January but inexperience put paid to his chances and he couldn't get to the winner, who had a run under his belt. He can make amends here though the concession of 7lb to dual point-to-point winner Theflickeringlight won't be easy despite the latter being beaten when long odds-on at Sedgefield a couple of weeks ago.
Arnica 40-1 (11-2) Held up behind, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to take narrow 4th towards finish, no impression with front trio, 4th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Nickolson (11-2) at Ayr 2m (5) gs in Feb.
Glenduff (IRE) 5-4fav (11-4) Mid-division on outside, headway 4f out, effort 2f out soon ridden and hung left, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, always held, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Mam Trasna (11-4) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in Jan.
Lemon T 9-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out, kept on again final furlong, 5th of 8, 12 1/2l behind Winningseverything (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (5) gd in Nov.
The Blame Game (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up, headway over 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 23 1/2l behind Ebony Jewel (11-2) at Ayr 2m (5) sft in Mar.
Lastofthecosmics 33-1 (10-7) Behind, driven over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never reached leaders, 5th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Mam Trasna (11-4) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in Jan.
Theflickeringlight (IRE) 2-5fav (11-0) Prominent, led well over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Takingitallin (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (5) sft in Mar.
