TACTICAL MANOEUVRE keeps defying the handicap. His last two victories have come around here and he can complete the four-timer raised only 4lb with his rider claiming back most of that. Vanderbilt found only one too good over 2m at Wincanton last time but is now 0-38. Exeter third Harry Haze should again beat Candyman Can while Lady Chartreuse is fitted with blinkers in an attempt to recapture last season’s form. Russian Service was only beaten a length by the selection over track and trip last time and is 2lb better off but is 0-8 in handicaps and inconsistent.
Charle's River (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Chased leaders on inner, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Tactical Manoeuvre (IRE) 15-8fav (11-9) Raced wide chasing leaders, led before 2 out, kept on well, won at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Feb beating Russian Service (11-6) by 1l, 17 ran.
Fenrir Binding 100-1 (11-6) In touch in chasing group, under pressure after 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 29 1/2l behind Northofthewall (11-6) at Hereford 2m mdn (5) hvy in Dec.
Dollnamix (FR) 14-1 (11-5) Towards rear of mid-division on inside, never on terms, 9th of 16, 25 3/4l behind Imperial Elysian (11-8) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Frau Georgia (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Vienna Court (11-5) at Taunton 2m (3) sft in Feb.
Kalarika (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, weakened before 3 out, tailed off when mistake and pulled up after next, at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Espressino 33-1 (10-13) Chased leader, mistake 2nd, lost 2nd bypassing 6th, chased leaders, ridden after bypassing 4 out, weakened quickly, 8th of 11, dist behind Endless Flight (10-13) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Russian Service 20-1 (11-6) Chased leaders on inside, led 3 out until before next, chased winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 1l behind Tactical Manoeuvre (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Kendelu (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway 3 out, never on terms, 7th of 12, dist behind Jobsonfire (11-2) at Wetherby 3m hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Vanderbilt (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) Mid-division, mistake 5th, headway after 3 out, kept on flat, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Itsonlyrocknroll (12-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Lady Chartreuse (IRE) 10-3 (11-8) Led until 2nd, chased leader, wandered into 4th, lost 2nd and weakened before 3 out, 4th of 7, 32 1/2l behind Amlovi (10-4) at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) hvy in Feb.
Khanisari (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, lost place after 2nd, struggling when blundered 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Harry Haze 5-1 (10-13) Held up in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, kept on well run-in into never nearer 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 15, 5 1/4l behind Lily The Pink (11-10) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
No No Tonic 11-1 (10-8) Towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and keeping on well in 4th when hit last, never nearer, 4th of 17, 2 1/4l behind Tactical Manoeuvre (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Candyman Can (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, headway on outside before 3 out, soon pushed along, plugged on, 5th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Lily The Pink (11-10) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Hija 10-1 (10-7) Held up, closed after 2nd, reminder after 7th, no impression after 3 out, 10th of 16, dist behind Hollow Park (10-1) at Taunton 3m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
