It's fascinating to see Gores Island equipped with blinkers for the first time at the age of 12 but he hasn't won since January 2015 and does give the impression he's not always putting it all in. Stable companion Mr Muddle is also engaged in a search for form, unlike Tactical Manoeuvre who has compiled a consistent sequence this term. However, the Dunn inmate was entered here yesterday and there must be a question mark about him running here on successive days in forecast conditions. Irish Thistle is a possible along with course and distance winner Yourholidayisover but if SHOW'S OVER can reproduce his improved showing last time he'd be the one to beat.
Mr Muddle 8-1 (11-11) Tracked leader, ridden before 2 out, weakened after last, last of 5, 32 1/2l behind Clondaw Westie (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Gores Island (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Always last, not fluent 4th, pushed along when jumped slowly 7th, soon lost touch, tailed off, last of 3, dist behind Bramble Brook (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Irish Thistle (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway 5th, outpaced bypassing omitted 3 out, 4th and well held after, 4th of 6, 22l behind Beallandendall (11-9) at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Show's Over (IRE) 3-1fav (10-7) Tracked leader, mistake 2nd, ridden after 4 out, every chance flat, stayed on, held by winner close home, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Royal Act (10-11) at Taunton 2m hcp (5) hvy in Mar.
Yourholidayisover (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Took keen hold, held up last, modest 4th approaching 3 out, never involved, 4th of 5, dist behind Roxyfet (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Tactical Manoeuvre (IRE) 2-1 (11-9) Sometimes jumped right, chased leading pair, left in lead 7th, disputing from 3 out, slight lead when went right last, ridden run-in, headed and no extra final 100 yards, 2nd of 4, 1l behind Spiritofchartwell (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
