Hedgeinator has run well fresh in the past and would not be without a chance in thuis if fully wound-up. Western Climate never seems to run a bad race but it’s more than two years since he last got his head in front while On The Road’s losing streak is even longer. Findusatgorcombe has improved this season but the handicapper may have his measure for now and Native Robin makes more appeal now 3lb lower than when last successful. ADHERENCE (NAP) is 2-2 around here and starting to slip down the weights again. He spread a plate at Doncaster last time so that was probably a better run that the facts suggest.
Hedgeinator (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, led 2 out, soon strongly challenged, headed after last, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Another Frontier (11-4) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Native Robin (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division, hampered 11th, well beaten 4th from 4 out, went 3rd post, 3rd of 7, 19 1/2l behind Mr Mcgo (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Western Climate (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Held up and behind, pushed along after 14th, headway when left 3rd after 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on flat, not reach leading pair, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Holdbacktheriver (11-12) at Chepstow 3m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Noruki (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Raced wide, towards rear, behind before 8th, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Age Of Wisdom (11-4) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
On The Road (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Always prominent, ridden after 3 out, every chance 2 out, ran on well towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 10, hd behind Indian Brave (11-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Never Learn (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up mid-division, headway after 9th, weakened 4 out, mistake 3 out, 8th of 10, dist behind Indian Brave (11-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Adherence 8-1 (11-12) Behind, not fluent 1st, effort before 4 out, weakened flat, 5th of 12, 13 3/4l behind Minella Examiner (11-7) at Doncaster 3m hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Findusatgorcombe 9-1 (10-2) Led 2nd, headed after 12th, regained lead 14th, headed 5 out, lost place next, weakened 3 out, 9th of 11, 32 1/2l behind Worthy Farm (11-12) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
