held up, headway 5th, chased leaders 3 out, weakened after next
led, clear 5th, headed 2 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, tailed off from 2 out
held up, behind from 3 out
held up mid-division, effort 3 out, one pace
tracked leaders, weakened 4th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway 3 out, led 2 out, driven out flat
held up mid-division, lost place 6th
held up mid-division, stayed on from 2 out, never dangerous
chased leaders, every chance 2 out, weakened approaching next
held up, headway 6th, challenged last, no extra towards finish
held up and keen, weakened 6th, pulled up before 2 out
close up, weakened 6th
behind, headway 6th, one pace when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, lost place 3 out
GALAXY ROCK is a confident selection ahead of Simple Jim and Alfloramoor. Jonjo O' Neill accomplished the aim with a victory off a low mark on handicap debut and on that form, it is more than conceivable that he can run up a sequence. Simple Jim is better known on the artificial surface at this racecourse but has shown a degree of ability on good ground so don't be surprised if he runs a decent race here. Alfloramoor won well at Doncaster and from an unfashionable yard, there is always a chance that he will be bigger odds that this form entitles. Pelo De Bief is completely exposed but he is consistent and each-way investors will doubtless be interested. Gremlin was a smart horse on the flat but his hurdling career has been an unmitigated disaster thus far. Tarkesar was a frustrating character when trained by Paul Blockley so he shouldn't be written off too readily. Russian Invader did win under similar conditions for Alan King but he has cut little ice so far for Richard Guest. Monfils Monfils has been busy on the all-weather this winter. Galaxy Rock looks incredibly well handicapped at present and cannot be opposed.
Gremlin 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened after 4 out, 14th of 17, well behind Quwetwo (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Alfloramoor 16-1 (11-1) Made all, ridden and hit 2 out, stayed on well from last, won at Doncaster 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Feb beating Cobbler's Queen (10-4) by 5l, 16 ran.
Russian Invader (IRE) 22-1 (10-13) Close up when mistake and fell at the 6th in race won by Divine Gift (11-0) at Fakenham 2m nov chs (3) gs in Feb, 5 ran.
Monfils Monfils (USA) 16-1 (11-7) Held up in touch, headway 6th, chased winner briefly 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 15, 22l behind King's Majesty (11-3) at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Pipers Legend 25-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 11, 20l behind Forty Five (11-7) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Feb.
Impeccable Guest (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) In touch, led from 2nd til ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 11l behind Patavium (10-3) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) gs in Feb '07.
Simple Jim (FR) 8-1 (10-9) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, soon one pace, 5th of 18, 25l behind Patsy Finnegan (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Feb.
Galaxy Rock (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Held up, headway 4 out, challenged on bit 2 out, led flat, easily, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs beating Lawgiver (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Tarkesar (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Pure Genius (11-0) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs, 18 ran.
Pelo Du Bief (FR) 11-1 (9-7) In rear, headway 3 out, ridden and one pace from next, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Magical Legend (11-11) at Market Rasen 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Newgate (UAE) 14-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 16, 29l behind Sparkling Montjeu (10-0) at Catterick 2m sll hdl (5) gd.
Gilded Youth 200-1 (10-9) Held up and keen, headway to track leaders approaching 3 out, every chance and hung left next, no extra when lost 2nd flat, 3rd of 8, 15l behind Noticeable (11-12) at Doncaster 2m clm hdl (5) gd in Feb.
Dream On Dreamers (IRE) 11-1 (10-4) Held up, weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 14, 21l behind Smart Man (10-0) at Catterick 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Dec '07.
Doubly Sharp (USA) 66-1 (11-6) In touch, lost place 3rd, driven in rear after 5th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Gallileo Figaro (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Feb, 20 ran.
Won More Night 7-1 (11-7) Chased leader, weakened into 5th when fell 3 out in race won by Himba (10-5) at Folkestone 2m nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Dec, 10 ran.
Spirit of Lake (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway after 5th, chased leaders next, weakened 3 out and pulled up 2 out in race won by Alasao (11-7) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb, 9 ran.
