held up, weakened before 3 out
prominent, went 3rd after 3 out, lost action, eased well before 2 out
mid-division, headway 4th, ridden, weakened after 3 out
in rear, mistake 1st, not fluent 2nd, soon niggled along, behind from 4th
always prominent, led, hit 3 out, drew clear from 2 out, stayed on well
with leader until after 4th, ridden, weakened after 3 out
held up, headway 3 out, soon driven, weakened
held up, pushed along, struggling before 3 out
mid-division, headway approaching 4th, outpaced after 3 out, stayed on same pace when not fluent 2 out
always in rear
held up in touch, pulled hard, lost place approaching 3 out, no danger after
led to 5th, soon driven along, edged right before mistake 2 out, soon beaten
held up in rear, headway after 4th, ridden, weakened after 3 out
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A decent prize for the track here and Kia Kaha looks the one to be on, with Ingratitude respected and a few others with chances. The selection has won three from four so far and takes on seasoned handicappers for the first time here. Conditions suit, he gets on well with Tony McCoy, and he is open to a fair bit more improvement so this looks a nice little prize to take on that upward curve. Ingratitude is at home on a sound surface and had a nice prep run for this when third at Ludlow in January. He is competitive off this mark and from exhalted connections he is very much respected. Day To Remember has only had one start since December 2006 when well down the field in a flat handicap at Doncaster in October. However, he does have ability, though countering that there is a bit to prove today. Moon Star is from the Paul Blockley yard, and the trainer's national hunt runners have a good strike rate. This gelding will handle conditions well and still looks to be on a fair mark so shouldn't be far away. Noble Raider looks best of the rest but perhaps just has a bit too much weight and we will take Kia Kaha to score.
Day To Remember 10-11fav (11-5) Chased leaders until 3 out, weakened quickly, 10th of 17, well behind Naiad du Misselot (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Dec '06.
Moon Star (GER) 10-3 (10-3) Chased leaders, every chance 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Smoothly Does It (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Feb.
Kia Kaha 2-1fav (10-13) Held up, headway approaching 5th, ridden to lead 2 out, headed soon after last, rallied gamely to regain lead towards finish, all out, won at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Nov beating Roman Villa (10-13) by a nk, 20 ran.
Lord of Beauty (FR) 18-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 4 out, 12th of 15, well behind Michael Muck (10-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs.
I'm So Lucky 25-1 (10-8) Chased leader until weakened quickly soon after 3 out and pulled up 2 out in race won by Mon Michel (10-4) at Newbury 2m lst hcp hdl (1) sft in Dec, 14 ran.
At The Money 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, led 4th, ridden and headed 2 out, soon outpaced, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Stradbrook (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Jan.
Noble Raider (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Held up, headway after 3 out, led 2 out, ran on, ridden out, won at Sandown 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Feb beating Distiller (10-5) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Silver Adonis (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Always behind, 17th of 20, well behind Western Gale (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 gs in Feb.
Hope Road 9-1 (10-12) Held up, badly hampered 3rd, jumped right 5th, headway approaching 3 out, weakened before 2 out, mistake last, 6th of 16, 14l behind Metaphoric (10-12) at Warwick 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
King's Head (IRE) 5-4 (10-10) Chased leader, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Classic Gold (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Star of Canterbury (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Led until 2 out, weakened, 12th of 14, well behind Oh Crick (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb.
Jazz Scene (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Keen hold in mid-division, mistake 3rd, ridden and hit 3 out, weakened soon after, 7th of 11, 22l behind Magnesium (11-11) at Sandown 2m nov hcp hdl 0-115 (3) sft in Dec '06.
Urban Warrior 11-4 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 6th, kept on one pace from 2 out, 5th of 13, 12l behind Guardian of Truth (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Ingratitude (IRE) 7-4fav (11-10) Mid-division, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Hypnotic Vibes (10-6) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Jan.
Cape Greko 20-1 (10-5) Raced wide, chased leaders, weakening when blundered 3 out, 11th of 14, 46l behind Mon Michel (10-4) at Newbury 2m lst hcp hdl (1) sft in Dec.
Monfils Monfils (USA) 9-2 (11-7) Mid-division, mistake 5th, ridden, outpaced next, stayed on from 2 out, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Carly Bay (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Feb.
