made all, not fluent 2nd, clear when hit 3 out, not fluent 2 out, easily
mistakes, chased winner until 8th, went 2nd again before 3 out, no chance with winner, dropped to 3rd and pulled up before last, dismounted
chased leaders, went 2nd when not fluent 8th, dropped to 3rd and ridden before 3 out, went 2nd again before not fluent last, no chance with winner
Islandray has something to find on the formbook but is going the right way and will stay well as a winning point-to-pointer. Lemon T is 2-4 and has benefitted from the patience of Ruth Jefferson. He should improve again but KALOOKI does set a decent form standard and cruised home at Ludlow over this trip and ground last month. This could become tactical with such a small field but the Hobbs inmate does look the one to beat.
Kalooki (GER) 11-8fav (11-6) Made all, clear before 3 out, easily, won at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn (4) sft in Jan beating Come On Teddy (11-6) by 17l, 15 ran.
Lemon T 2-9fav (10-12) Made all, shaken up when pressed after 2 out, ridden clear flat, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 2m 4f (4) sft in Dec beating Banks O' Houxty (10-12) by 8l, 6 ran.
Islandray (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up, headway 4th, not fluent 6th, chased winner 3 out, no impression before last, 2nd of 8, 11l behind Lieutenant Rocco (11-2) at Chepstow 2m 3f (4) hvy in Jan.
