tracked leader when fell 2nd
in touch, ridden and headway 2 out, weakened next
always towards rear
in rear, jumped left 4 out, never on terms
tracked leader, led 7th, headed 3 out, weakened next, pulled up approaching last
raced wide towards rear, headway 5th, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace
close up, headway to lead 2 out, ridden and ran on
close up, dropped to rear 4 out, weakened next, soon pulled up
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden next, kept on one pace
in touch, headway to track leaders 5th, ridden 2 out, kept on one pace
led, headed 7th, led again 3 out, headed next, ridden to press winner, ran on
raced wide held up, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
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C'Est Quelqu'un prevailed by less than a length at Fontwell and is 6lb higher. Ladykiller drops down in class and is preferred to Huntingdon third Above Suspicion and Highstakesplayer while Hazard Collonges posted his best effort so far over hurdles when placed at Kempton on his handicap debut. But FARMER’S GAMBLE is also likely to improve further now handicapping having won in novice company at Wincanton last month and Dan Skelton’s charge gets the vote.
Hazard Collonges (FR) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 2nd when mistake 2 out, soon hung left, 3rd from last, edged left flat, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Zyon (11-12) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Above Suspicion (IRE) 12-1 (11-13) Held up in touch, not fluent 5th or 7th, closed after 4 out, challenged after next, every chance 2 out, 3rd and held last, no extra flat, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Alberic (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Ladykiller (GER) 2-1jfav (10-12) Chased leaders, raced keenly, mistake 4th, driven after 3 out, well held from 2 out, went 4th flat, 4th of 7, 10l behind Lively Citizen (11-6) at Leicester 2m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Farmer's Gamble 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th before 2 out, jumped final flight in 4th, stayed on strongly to lead 110 yards out on run-in, won at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) sft in Feb beating Universal Secret (11-5) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
C'Est Quelqu'un (FR) 85-40fav (11-3) Prominent, led 5th, not fluent 4 out, hard pressed from 2 out, driven flat, holding 2nd towards finish, won at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Feb beating Pilsdon Pen (11-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Lemon T 8-1 (11-12) Held up, made smooth headway before 4 out, ridden and kept on after 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, not reach leaders, 4th of 13, 33 1/4l behind Bretney (10-10) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (5) gs in Dec.
Highstakesplayer (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) Held up behind leaders, closed after 3rd, 3rd and edged right after 2 out, kept on, switched left flat, unable to get on terms, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Hititi (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in Feb.
Pitch It Up 22-1 (11-2) Led early, tracked leader after 1st, weakened quickly over 2 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Unanswered Prayers (11-9) at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) sft in Jan.
Norwegian Woods (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Prominent, driven along after 4 out, soon lost place, well beaten 8th 3 out, 10th of 13, 32l behind Shot Boii (10-7) at Ffos Las 3m hcp (5) gs in Feb.
Navegaon Gate 25-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, 4th and no impression from 2 out, one pace, 4th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Gamaret (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn (4) gs in Feb.
Ange Endormi (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, dist behind Brianna Rose (11-1) at Southwell 2m mdn (4) gs in Dec.
Wherewouldugetit (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Led, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 12l behind High Grounds (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Get Prepared 7-1 (11-1) Chased leader, close up 4th, blundered and unseated rider 6th, at Doncaster 3m hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Classic Tune 12-1 (10-13) Raced in mid-division, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, tailed off, last of 15, dist behind Hipop Des Ongrais (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jan.
Spot On Soph (IRE) 11-10fav (10-0) Jumped slowly 1st, off the pace in last pair, mistake 4 out, went remote 4th run-in, 4th of 7, dist behind Maid O'Malley (11-5) at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
