led, jumped slowly and headed 2nd and lost places, took closer order again 7th, lost touch with leading pair 12th
led approaching 2nd, headed 12th, no impression from 3 out
led, refused approaching 1st
tracked leader from 3rd, led 12th, clear 14th, in command when hit 2 out, kept on easy
Alfadora gets the confident vote here with Ironside and Milton Des Bieffes rating the main dangers. The selection won with a little in hand when beating Major Belle last time out and although having a penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit and he will be hard to beat. Ironside rates the main danger on his best form but he was very disappointing last time out so can not be put forward with any confidence. Milton Des Bieffes is another that could go well on his best best form but he is best when allowed to dominate and as that does not look likely he is taken on. Of the remainder Spectested could improve for the fitting of first time cheek-pieces and should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Alfadora who will be hard to beat.
Ironside (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (11-7) Chased leaders, until weakened before 12th, 5th of 9, 12l behind Tommy Carson (10-0) at Plumpton 3m 2f amt hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb.
Milton Des Bieffes (FR) 25-1 (11-9) Soon well behind, hampered 10th and pulled up in race won by Tradingup (10-9) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Feb, 12 ran.
Spectested (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up, ridden 8th, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 5, well behind Brumous (11-2) at Leicester 2m 7f nov chs (3) sft in Feb.
Alfadora 4-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, led 9th, made rest, in command after 2 out, stayed on well, won at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy beating Major Belle (11-3) by 4l, 6 ran.
Major Blue 25-1 (11-4) Held up, behind from 10th, 4th of 7, well behind Henry's Pride (11-4) at Warwick 3m 2f nov chs (4) hvy in Feb.
