prominent, close up and every chance when fell 3 out
tracked leaders, led going best after 3 out, went clear approaching last, kept on well flat, comfortably
led, headed 3 out, went clear with winner from 2 out, ran on, no match for winner
in rear, tailed off when fell 2 out
mid-division, well behind when ridden along after 4 out, made no telling impression
towards rear, always behind
TIME LEADER, a consistent sort in handicaps last summer, won a point at Knightwick in November and made a successful debut in this sphere at Leicester last month. He looks the one to beat as Homme D'Un Soir, who has a rating of 125 after easily landing a Roscommon beginners' chase in August, was well beaten at Sheriff Hutton in January. Castle Trump is a six-times winner between the flags though was well beaten at Garthorpe last month but Marton Abbey is a progressive youngster between the flags who can get competitive.
Homme D'Un Soir (FR) 6-1 (11-0) (tt) led 13-14; wknd app 2 out, 3rd of 6, 32l behind Dubai Quest (11-0) at Sheriff Hutton 3m sft in Jan.
Time Leader (IRE) 15-8fav (12-0) Close up, tracked leader 5 out, led 3 out, driven clear flat, won at Leicester 2m 7f (5) gd in Feb beating Santon (12-0) by 7 1/2l, 8 ran.
Castle Trump (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Hdwy 12; wknd app 2 out, 5th of 7, 15 1/2l behind Law Of Gold (11-7) at Garthorpe 3m in Feb.
I Often Wonder 14-1 (12-0) Wl bhnd when pu 12, at Buckfastleigh 2m 4f gd in Mar.
Marton Abbey 7-4fav (12-0) Went 2nd 4; led 8-11; led 13; r.o wl, won at Kingston Blount 3m mdn gd in Feb beating Must Have Hope (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Sending Love (IRE) 8-1 (12-10) (tt) bhnd til hdwy 11; wknd qckly 13; pu nxt, at Higham 3m gf in Feb.
