Tomngerry had an alternative engagement yesterday at Catterick, which rather complicates matters as last month's course and distance winner is the clear form pick. He'll probably win if turning up but John Quinn may have found an easy opportunity for his Kalanisi newcomer THISONETIME, who gets the nod in the top weight's likely absence. Paddling weakened quickly at Catterick last month but should know more today.
Tomngerry (IRE) 6-4fav (11-4) Tracked leader, poised to challenge over 3f out, led going well over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f (6) hvy in Dec beating Rolling Thunder (11-4) by 14l, 4 ran.
Paddling (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, chased leaders over 5f out, soon close up, weakened inside final 2f, 5th of 8, 28 3/4l behind High Bridge (11-7) at Catterick 2m (6) sft in Dec.
Thisonetime (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Dizzy's Whisper.
Beyond The Glen 100-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, weakened over 5f out, last of 7, dist behind Mcgregor's Cottage (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (6) hvy in Dec.
Speranza Bahri filly out of Toarmandowithlove.
