chased leader, led approaching 5th, headed 2 out, one pace
led, headed approaching 5th, soon outpaced, led again 2 out, jumped left last, driven out
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, no extra from 2 out
held up, mistake 1st, headway approaching 4th, one pace in 4th, when stumbled and unseated rider 2 out
mid-division, chased leaders after 3rd, weakened approaching 3 out
soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, outpaced halfway
chased leaders, lost place approaching 3 out
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear, soon struggling, pulled up before 5th
Surricate has shown steady improvement this term and with the yard of Ferdy Murphy in good form at present has to be respected but the five-year-old may have to settle for minor places with Scarvagh Diamond hard to oppose in a race where Autograph looks the main danger. The selection was pulled up in better company last time but looks to have been found a more suitable contest for his ability here and the Nicky Richards-trained gelding is hard to oppose on earlier form. Just Stunning is lightly raced but needs to improve on all known form to trouble the judge, while Chief Confidant was well held on his bumper debut and is hard to back on that evidence making his debut over timber. Winning bumper horse Autograph has shown ability over hurdles and has to be respected but Scarvagh Diamond has solid claims and is hard to oppose.
Scarvagh Diamond (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Held up, pushed along halfway, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Chief Dan George (11-11) at Haydock 2m 7f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb, 7 ran.
Surricate (FR) 8-13fav (11-2) Led, headed 3 out, led again after next, stayed on well flat, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan beating Gunadoir (11-2) by 6l, 12 ran.
Autograph 11-4 (10-10) In touch, chased winner approaching 3 out, ridden approaching next, one pace from last, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Ring The Boss (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Chief Confidant (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, smooth headway 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 15, 32l behind Flora May (10-6) at Newcastle 2m mrs nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Just Stunning (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, 6th of 8, 35l behind Scarvagh Diamond (11-0) at Haydock 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Pinch Me Silver 50-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from next, 4th of 15, 25l behind Gold Thread (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Seaview Lass (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Led to 2; lost tch 14; t.o & pulled up in race won by Shanteen Lass (11-7) at Friars Haugh 3m ptp gd in Feb, 12 ran.
Freedom Flying 11-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, mistake 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 5, 28l behind Classic Fiddle (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy.
