tracked leading trio, 3rd at 8th, 2nd going well after 3 out, challenged last, driven run-in, strong challenge close home, just held
led until after 3rd, chased leader, chased new leader 8th, pushed along and lost 2nd after 3 out, no chance with leading duo, lost modest 3rd last
tracked leader, led after 3rd until jumped slowly headed and dropped to rear and outpaced 8th, went modest 3rd last, no chance with leading duo
tracked leading pair, led 8th, blundered 10th, joined last, hard ridden run-in, strongly pressed close home, held on gamely
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Anay Turge is 15lb higher than when landing this 12 months ago on much quicker going. He's also having his first run since May so is probably worth opposing in his bid for a four-timer. MINELLA RECEPTION has been steadily finding his feet this season and dotted up at Warwick last month on similar ground when marker rival Howlongisafoot finished well beaten. The latter is 10lb better off but that might be enough for him to turn the tables. Shangani remains out of sorts and Comeonginger has disappointed in his last couple of starts but Morning Reggie has been knocking on the door and isn't without a chance.
Minella Reception (IRE) 7-2cfav (10-13) Chased leaders, went 2nd 9th, challenged 2 out, led before not fluent last, clear flat, easily, won at Warwick 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Feb beating Renard (10-7) by 8l, 6 ran.
Comeonginger (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Led until 3rd, remained prominent, blundered 8th, weakened quickly, pulled up after next, at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Shangani (USA) 7-1 (11-2) Tracked leader to 5th, soon reminders and tailed off, pulled up, at Exeter 3m hcp (2) hvy in Feb.
Morning Reggie 9-2 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway 5th, went 2nd 8th, not fluent 3 out, no impression on winner flat, one pace, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Big Jim (10-5) at Warwick 2m hcp (3) hvy in Jan.
Anay Turge (FR) 6-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, ridden run-in, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in May beating Le Bacardy (10-9) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Howlongisafoot (IRE) 7-2cfav (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place 7th, not fluent 11th, mistake and well beaten 3 out, 4th from 2 out, 4th of 6, 26 3/4l behind Minella Reception (10-13) at Warwick 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Feb.
