made all soon clear, unchallenged
very slowly away and lost all chance
Tricky Dicky has won twice on the Fibresand in the past but over 6f on both occasions. He’s slipped back down the weights but SAMOVAR is a dual course and distance winner and was beaten only a neck here in December off a higher mark. He gets the nod on that form for a yard with a good recent record in this contest.
Tricky Dicky 25-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden inside final furlong, kept on and no extra towards finish, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Martineo (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Samovar 16-1 (8-11) Led over 5f out, headed inside final 2f, chased winner, no impression when weakened and lost 2 places well inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Zylan (9-11) at Southwell 6f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
