OUD METHA BRIDGE just failed to catch the winner when runner-up over course and distance last time. He finished clear of the rest and can go one better in this less competitive affair. In The Cove has lost his way recently and debuts on the surface while Love Your Work went close here back in October but has disappointed subsequently. Bay Of Naples may improve for the first-time headgear but Secratario hasn’t raced since 2018.
Oud Metha Bridge (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, raced wide, soon chasing leaders, driven into 2nd over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Lightning Attack (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Secratario (FR) 10-1 (9-0) Soon in mid-division on inside, ridden 3f out, weakened soon after, behind and pulled up final furlong, at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Love Your Work (IRE) 17-2 (9-9) Led, keen, 7 lengths clear halfway, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Vive La Difference (9-7) at Newcastle 1m stks (5) pol in Dec.
Bay Of Naples (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Prominent, pushed along to chase leader 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Double Martini (9-6) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
In The Cove (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, lost place over 1f out, last of 7, 11 1/4l behind Papa Stour (8-11) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (4) pol in Jan.
