chased winner, reminder approaching 10th, lost 2nd 14th, soon ridden, stayed on to regain 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner
held up in 4th, went close 3rd 7th, not fluent 13th, challenged 14th, led approaching 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened and eased approaching last, finished lame
chased leaders, reminded after 6th and 7th, soon dropped to last, behind from 12th
led, reminder approaching 10th, headed approaching 4 out, regained lead after 3 out, stayed on well
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The answer to this race possibly lies in Gallik Dawn while Tommy Carson, Gola Supreme and Stand Easy are others to also consider. This is quite a tricky race but Gallik Dawn ran well at Hereford last time from a four-pound lower mark which, of course, was an improved effort. The fact that he comes here in good heart and Mick Fitzgerald has been booked for the ride seems to augur well for his hopes. Tommy Carson is just a pound above the mark from which he won in October, which brings him into the mix if he is sharp enough following a two-month break, while Stand Easy, despite having been raised six pounds for his course and distance win last time, could also go well as he has proven that he acts around here, although, ideally, softer going would serve him better. Gola Supreme was second from today's mark over course and distance last time, so he has to be afforded respect, while Maybe Seven is also a course winner, but he has been disappointing since that effort, Over Zealous is well-weighted on his very best form, although he hasn't won since December 2003, and the lightly-raced Romantic Hero looked promising a couple of years ago, but has not been seen since November 2003. Overall, then, this spins us back to the selection, which is Gallik Dawn.
Tommy Carson 10-1 Chased leader, driven along 10th, outpaced 12th, kept on under pressure from 3 out, never dangerous, 4th of 8, 13l behind Co Optimist at Lingfield 3m hcp chs 0-110 (E) gs in Feb.
Paxford Jack 8-1 In touch, ran wide, headway 7th, ridden 11th, tailed off when pulled up at the 14th in race won by Paddy The Optimist at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gf, 9 ran.
Maybeseven 11-2 Led until 7th, chased leaders after, jumped slowly 11th, ridden 14th, weakened approaching 4 out, 5th of 7, 28l behind Jack Fuller at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (F) gs in Mar.
Stand Easy (IRE) 7-1 Held up, mistake 1st, reminders after 2nd, jumped slowly 5th, headway 8th, led 15th, ridden out, won at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (F) sft in Mar beating Dalus Park by 6l, 8 ran.
Gola Supreme (IRE) 2-1fav Held up, headway approaching 12th, chased winner 14th, every chance from 2 out, jumped right last, one pace flat, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Jack Fuller at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (F) gs in Mar.
Red Perk (IRE) 5-1 Held up, headway 9th, ridden 4 out, soon beaten, tailed off, 3rd of 8, well behind Gimme Shelter at Hexham 4m hcp chs 0-100 (F) sft in Mar.
Gallik Dawn 8-1 Held up, ridden 15th, went 2nd after 3 out, rallied last, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Paddy The Optimist at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gf.
Romantic Hero (IRE) 3-1fav Prominent, led 6th, mistake 10th, headed 12th, close second when blundered and unseated rider at the 13th in race won by Tyndarius at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-100 (F) gs in Nov '03, 16 ran.
