prominent, pushed along and chased leader approaching 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, mistake last
held up in rear, behind when hampered 3 out
mid-division, headway 4th, led approaching 7th, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened flat
soon in touch, not fluent 6th, ridden and weakened before next
mid-division, raced keenly, headway 7th, not fluent 2 out, weakened before last
not always fluent, led to 2nd, chased leader until weakened approaching 7th where mistake, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, not fluent 1st, ridden and weakened before 8th
mid-division, mistake 6th, soon dropped rear, behind when mistake 7th
held up, behind, headway 7th, led approaching 2 out when slightly right last 2, driven out
prominent, led 2nd, headed approaching 7th, chased winner before 2 out, no extra flat
held up in rear, struggling 7th
held up in touch, in mid-division 6th, back in touch 7th, ridden and one pace from 2 out
held up, pushed along and struggling after 6th
held up, some headway into 7th but not in contention when fell 3 out
Tamadot heads a short-list on which Commander Kev and Tank Top feature prominently. Given the forecast ground, it must be a concern that the selection pulled up on his hurdling bow at Newbury on soft but his subsequent outing hinted at considerable ability. That run came in a well contested novices' hurdle back at the Berkshire venue where he went into any number of notebooks having stayed on strongly from off the pace to finish fourth. Three miles and chasing will be where his future lies but he should be good enough to win a race of this nature. Commander Kev has been highly tried, running well in races won by the likes of Snap Tie, Razor Royale and Wichita Lineman. Heavy ground is an unknown but his trainer does well at this track and his chance is respected. Tank Top showed improved form to chase home a gambled on winner at Chepstow last time, finishing some way clear of the remainder. That form entitles him to be involved in the finish. Of the remainder, Cornelia has place claims and Oxley could go well at a price but Tamadot appeals as a likelier winner.
Anchor Bridge (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, outpaced soon after, stayed on and mistake last, never on terms, 4th of 16, 14l behind Lupanar (10-7) at Folkestone 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Ashby Jo (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Behind, ridden 5th, effort after 3 out, weakened and blundered 2 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, well behind Hidden Weapon (10-5) at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Commander Kev (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, mid-division, headway approaching 7th, stumbled after 3 out, weakened 2 out, mistake last, 5th of 10, 22l behind Razor Royale (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl (2) sft in Nov.
Gunner Rose 22-1 (11-4) Led, headed after 4f, chased leader until 5f out, soon hung left, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 15, 18l behind Vacario (10-9) at Hereford 1m 5f nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Marufo (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, headway 5th, weakened approaching last, 6th of 11, 50l behind The Sawyer (11-4) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan '07.
Oxley (FR) 50-1 (10-10) Led to 6th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 22, 27l behind Lease Lend (11-9) at Doncaster 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Rebond (FR) (10-8) Last of 8, well behind Estrella Polar (10-6) at Auteuil 2m 4f ch in Jun.
Saucy Bingo (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) In touch, jumped right 2nd, towards rear when mistake 6th, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Being There (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun, 13 ran.
Tamadot (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway from 3 out, stayed on flat, nearest finish, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Pettifour (11-4) at Newbury 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Tank Top 16-1 (10-12) Led, headed briefly 4th, ridden when headed 4 out, held by winner, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Krackatara (11-3) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Whitewater Dash 50-1 (10-12) Held up last, headway after 4th, weakened 6th, 8th of 17, well behind Lodge Lane (11-2) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Cornelia 20-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead after 2 out, joined and headed last, no extra flat, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Lupanar (10-7) at Folkestone 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Polia (FR) 100-1 (10-11) Held up, weakened 4 out, 9th of 13, well behind Galient (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Sawpit Supreme 66-1 (11-2) Keen, always in rear, 12th of 16, 22l behind Flowing On (10-13) at Ludlow 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Feb.
