slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, lost place 3f out, soon behind
slowly into stride, held up on inside, closed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, chased winner, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
made all, clear 2f out, unchallenged
behind, switched left over 2f out, no impression
slowly away, towards rear, driven 4f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, effort 3f out, went 3rd over 1f out, stayed on same pace
Puchita was winning for the first time in 34 attempts when scoring over track and trip and carries 5lb extra today. Star Cracker beat the latter in the process of landing a double over today’s trip at Newcastle in January but never figured on his only previous outing here and JEM SCUTTLE (NAP) makes more appeal. The latter has placed on the Fibresand in all three starts since undergoing wind surgery and looks to have leading claims racing off the same mark as when runner-up a fortnight ago. Karalini was having her first outing since 2018 when third of four runners in a seller over 5f here and Aquarius is back on a winning mark.
Karalini (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) In touch, driven and outpaced by front pair over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, no impression, 3rd of 4, 4l behind Zapper Cass (10-0) at Southwell 5f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Intense Style (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders far side of group, outpaced over 2f out, no threat after, 6th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Bugler Bob (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Jem Scuttle (USA) 9-4 (9-1) Pressed leader, ridden inside final 2f, every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Global Humor (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Puchita (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Pressed leader, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed close home, all out, won at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Watheer (9-8) by hd, 7 ran.
Andre Amar (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Dwelt very badly, always in rear, 9th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Under Curfew (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Aquarius (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden on outside and effort over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Griggy (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Star Cracker (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Prominent, led over 2f out, kept on, held on well, won at Newcastle 6f hcp (7) pol in Jan beating Amelia R (9-12) by nk, 14 ran.
Wicklow Warrior 66-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 17 3/4l behind Bond Angel (9-10) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.