made most, driven clear approaching 2 out, ridden between last 2, idled towards finish, driven out
tracked winner, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, soon no impression, plugged on
disputed 2nd, outpaced in 3rd 4 out, plugged on, no chance with front pair from next
chased leaders mostly in 4th, reminders after 4th, struggling 4 out, left well behind from next
held up in rear, mistake 6th, reminders before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
I’M TO BLAME is two from two around here with both victories achieved by wide margins. This is his first run in this higher grade but he’s an improving young jumper who should be up to the task. Mountain Hawk’s stamina came into play last time at Newcastle and he’s worth another try over a longer trip. Quest For Life is back on a winning mark but he’s been well below his best so far this winter and Blunder Buss would also require a return to form. Braddan Head would be a surprise winner on the evidence so far.
I'm To Blame (IRE) 5-6fav (11-9) Chased leaders, not fluent 4th, led after next, clear 2 out, easily, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) gs in Jan beating Mance Rayder (11-2) by 26l, 6 ran.
Quest For Life 6-1 (12-1) Chased leading pair, 3rd and one pace from 2 out, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 7, 22 3/4l behind Always Resolute (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Mountain Hawk (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Mid-division, lost place after 3rd, headway into modest 5th 3 out, 15 lengths 3rd last, stayed on well flat, led towards finish, won at Newcastle 2m (4) gs in Jan beating For Three (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Blunder Buss (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Close up, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 9, 18l behind Court Liability (11-9) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Braddan Head 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leading pair, mistake 2nd, hit 4th, lost 3rd at 7th, hit 4 out, outpaced next, tailed off, last of 4, dist behind Uno Mas (10-10) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jan.
