held up, mistake 7th, headway next, ridden to dispute 2nd after 3 out, weakened last
led until 2nd, prominent, ridden approaching 7th, weakened 9th
led 2nd, not fluent 4th, went right and headed 7th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
ran in snatches, in touch, reminders after 4th, ridden after 9th, weakened after 4 out
chased leaders, led 7th, headed 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, hit 7th, led 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, soon held
soon close up, led 2 out, clear last, ran on well
A desperately trappy race in which Sou'Wester is given a chance to redeem himself at the principal expense of Nemetan and Another Native. Sou'Wester was a bitter disappointment last time out as he stopped to nil after pulling too hard for his own good. His fencing had been much better on the day and the drop in trip this afternoon should suit. Nemetan was a fair winner at Exeter. He is consistent enough although the handicapper has had plenty of chance to get his sums right. The market is checked in relation to Another Native. Charlie Mann's charge had demonstrated a degree of promise a couple of seasons ago and if he is fit enough on a return from a long absence, he is entitled to be a player. Tycoon Hall was a fair hurdler but fencing has proved beyond him. Master Overseer is tried over chase fences having cut little ice in novice hurdles. A race that should have attracted a better entry for the prize money and Sou'Wester is put forward as a tentative pick.
Another Native (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Held up, headway after 11th, weakened after 4 out and pulled up 2 out in race won by Jungleland (11-5) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb, 11 ran.
Arumun (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Led and keen, headed 13th, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 7, 21l behind Mighty Matters (11-6) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
Tycoon Hall (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) In touch, led 3rd to 8th, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 17l behind Hold The Bid (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp chs (3) gs.
Master Overseer (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Towards rear, shaken up after 3 out, stayed on well from 2 out, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 12l behind Pacha D'Oudairies (11-3) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Elgar 25-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, ridden 12th, soon weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Ouragan De Prairie (10-2) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Feb, 13 ran.
Nemetan (FR) 4-1 (10-6) Prominent, led briefly approaching 4 out, soon ridden, kept on, always held by winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Pavillon Bleu (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Feb.
Sou'wester 11-8 (11-12) Pulled hard, headway 10th, led 3 out, weakening when headed approaching last, 3rd of 4, 14l behind Jades Double (11-3) at Plumpton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
