in touch, driven approaching 3 out, went 3rd soon after, stayed on to take 2nd, no chance with winner when rider dropped whip flat
chased leader, driven along approaching 4 out, weakened next
chasing leaders when blundered and unseated rider 7th
chased leaders, left 3rd at 7th, led after 8th, headed approaching 2 out, no chance with winner when lost 2nd flat
always in rear, struggling 3 out
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon clear
led, headed soon after 8th, weakening when hit 3 out
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Another wide open contest here with very little between the leading lights but the principals look to be Shady Anne, Shirazi and Silver Serg and the narrow vote is given to Shady Anne. Tehe selection won well last time out when beating Lagan Legend and although having a penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit and she looks the one to be on. Shirazi rates the main danger on his latest third behind Highland Games, he looks sure to be suited by the drop in trip but he will do well to give weight and a beating to some less exposed types. Silver Serg was a fair third behind Pyleigh Lady last time and looks well in here so she should be monitored in the market. Up At Midnight is well weighted over hurdles compared to fences but he is best when allowed to dominate and as he looks sure to be taken on for the lead he looks worth opposing. Of the remainder Le Millenaire's best form is on a softer surface and with this in mind for the winner we return to Shady Anne.
Saddlers Cloth (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Mistake 3rd, always towards rear, 9th of 14, well behind Minella Tipperary (11-6) at Ascot 3m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Dec.
Silver Serg 14-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on from 2 out to press for 2nd near finish, not reach winner, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Pyleigh Lady (11-2) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hcp hdl (3) gs.
Shady Anne 8-1 (10-11) Made all, in command from 2 out, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd beating Lagan Legend (10-4) by 5l, 14 ran.
Shirazi 12-1 (10-13) Held up, closer order 7th, ridden and headway after 4 out, every chance 3 out, switched right approaching last and one pace, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Highland Games (11-9) at Ludlow 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Up At Midnight 9-2 (11-12) Mostly tracked leader until 8th, outpaced next, rallied to take moderate 3rd 2 out, hit last, 3rd of 11, 16l behind Cusp (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Le Millenaire (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Led, headed 3 out, rallied and every chance 2 out, kept on same pace flat, 3rd of 18, 7l behind Wild Tonto (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Marronnier (IRE) 50-1 (9-8) Held up, headway 7th, chased leaders 3 out, kept on well to go 2nd flat, 2nd of 8, 8l behind Gustavo (11-1) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb.
Migigi 14-1 (11-0) Behind, progress after 2 out, no chance with very easy winner, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Christdalo (11-7) at Folkestone 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
