led, headed after 3 out, ridden and weakened, pulled up flat
towards rear, headway 5th to go in touch, mistake next, ridden 4 out, weakened 3 out
never on terms
in touch, ridden 4 out, stayed on from 3 out, disputed lead last, kept on to lead soon after
held up towards rear, took closer order 10th, tracking leaders when hit 4 out, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, disputed lead last and headed soon after, no extra
in rear, mistake 4th, reminders, lost touch 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 9th
in touch, ridden and lost place 7th, weakened and tailed off 10th
held up mid-division, headway to track leaders 10th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden 5 out, weakened 4 out, tired when mistake 3 out
Another tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Ri Na Realta, Major Belle, Fieldsofclover and the tentative vote is given to Ri Na Realta. The selection was a fair second behind Bayadere last time out that form looks rock solid in the context of this race and off the same mark he he need only run up to that mark to score. Major Belle rates the main danger on his latest second behind Uneven Line but he is rising in the weights without winning and for that reason he is opposed. Fieldsofclover is another worthy of respect on his latest fourth behind Runner Bean but he is a weak finisher so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Myson is on a handy mark and could go well if in the mood but that is a big if while Eau Pure hails from a yard in top form and should be noted in the market but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for thew winner we return to Ri Na Realta.
Julies Boy (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 4 out, 7th of 9, 33l behind Sitting Duck (10-4) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Mar.
Jack Fuller (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) In touch, slightly hampered 8th, ridden after 3 out, held when mistake last, 3rd of 10, 11l behind Jolejoker (11-7) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
Myson (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) In touch, good headway on outside to chase leaders after 3 out, chased winner from 2 out, effort under pressure early flat, well held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Brendar (11-6) at Plumpton 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Ri Na Realta (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway 8th, ridden to chase winner from 3 out, soon one pace, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Bayadere (11-10) at Worcester 2m 4f cnd hcp chs (5) gd.
Major Belle (FR) 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 3 out, clear last, soon ridden, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Uneven Line (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Mar.
Sweet Minuet 20-1 (10-13) In touch, close up when unseated rider at the 9th in race won by Sissinghurst Storm (10-11) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs, 15 ran.
Eau Pure (FR) 14-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, outpaced before 13th, staying on when mistake last, no extra, 3rd of 7, 22l behind New Perk (9-13) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Fieldsofclover (IRE) 4-1fav (10-5) Held up, ridden and headway after 3 out, weakened flat, 4th of 15, 9l behind Runner Bean (11-6) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Feb.