led to 2nd, remained prominent, mistake 8th and 9th, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, not fluent 3rd, headway after 6th, lost place before 8th, stayed on from 2 out, went 2nd when hit last, no chance with easy winner
prominent, chased winner when mistake 8th, ridden before 3 out, weakened 2 out
prominent, raced keenly, mistake 8th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 8th, beaten before 3 out, looking unenthusiastic after
mid-division, headway when hit 8th, chased winner after 3 out, no chance, weakening when lost 2nd last
held up in rear, not fluent 5th, effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened, terrible mistake 2 out, pulled up before last
always in rear, tailed off after 7th
led 2nd, made rest, clear from 3 out, easily
in rear, mistake 1st, reminder after 6th, mistake next, stayed on from 3 out, went 3rd flat, never dangerous
prominent, not fluent 3rd, soon lost place, behind when not fluent 5th, tailed off
A distinctly motley band of dodgepots and infrequent winners line up for this race and WATCH OUT is the token selection ahead of Dan Buoy and Quasimodo. The selection missed an engagement earlier in the week and as a previous winner at this course, that could be a recommendation in itself. Admittedly he is not particularly well in versus a handicap though the BHA figures of a number of these rivals appear hopeful at best. Dan Buoy has won in much better grade than this. The eyeshields and blinkers combination are tried again this afternoon. Quasimodo showed some promise for Tony Carroll and will be making his first foray into the grade so the market must be watched accordingly. Hernando Cortes and Villochely have to be respected on account of the trainer. The former has completely lost his way while the latter was arguably caught a little flat footed by a tearaway leader last weekend. Scutch Mill had his moments for Pat Haslam though his BHA rating seems a little optimistic. Northern Blaze failed to build upon promise in bumpers. Bret Maverick is a regular loser in sellers and today should prove no exception. Not a race to ponder over for too long and Watch Out is nominated.
Bret Maverick (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Prominent, mistake 4th, ridden after 5th, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off, 8th of 18, well behind Moonlight Music (10-3) at Uttoxeter 2m nov sll hdl (5) hvy in Feb.
Dan Buoy (FR) 7-2 (11-4) Held up, tracked leaders after 4th and raced keen, weakened from 4 out, 5th of 9, 20l behind Flaming Cheek (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gf.
Hernando Cortes 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division in well grouped field, hit 4th, weakened approaching 7th, 15th of 20, well behind Gallileo Figaro (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
Northern Blaze 50-1 (10-11) Held up, ridden 5th, tailed off from next, 11th of 13, well behind Phoudamour (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs.
Quasimodo (GB) 16-1 (10-8) Prominent, led after 8th, headed before 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 11, 20l behind Quarl Ego (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd.
Scutch Mill (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, left chasing winner after 4th, lost 2nd before 2 out, weakening when hit last, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Yossi (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Watch Out 12-1 (11-1) Always behind, tailed off 8th, 11th of 14, well behind Super Ross (11-3) at Ludlow 2m 5f sll hdl (5) gd in Feb.
Little Squirrell (IRE) 150-1 (10-0) In rear, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Whisky Magic (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Pasqualina Mia 50-1 (10-1) Raced keenly, saddle soon slipped and pulled up at the 2nd in race won by Quiny Boy (11-9) at Stratford 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf, 16 ran.
Villochely (FR) 9-2 (11-2) Chased winner until approaching last, no extra, 3rd of 16, 7l behind Peaceful Means (10-0) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs clm hdl (4) gd.
Rockjumper 16-1 (10-4) Held up, ridden and weakened after 7th, 5th of 7, well behind Forty Five (11-12) at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Titfer (IRE) 18-1 (10-7) Prominent in chasing group, pushed along and lost place 4th, well behind after next and pulled up 3 out in race won by Petrosian (10-7) at Ludlow 2m nov clm hdl (4) gd, 12 ran.
