mid-division, outpaced 4 out, weakened from next, tailed off
behind, under pressure when hampered 4 out, soon pulled up
tracked leaders, headway 8th, led 4 out, stayed on stongly from next, eased near finish, readily
mid-division, headway 4 out, stayed on same pace from next, no impression
tracked leaders, challenged 7th, led next to 4 out, outpaced next, weakened 2 out
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, 8th and no impression when fell next
raced keenly, outpaced after 4 out, stayed on under pressure from next, never on terms
behind, outpaced when hampered and unseated rider 4 out
tracked leaders, driven and lost place after 4 out, no impression approaching next
made most to before 7th, soon ridden and lost place, weakened 3 out, tailed off
with leader, led before 7th to next, ridden to chase winner after 4 out, soon outpaced, kept on under pressure, no impression
in touch, headway under pressure after 4 out, chased leading pair next, kept on, no impression
held up behind when fell heavily 4 out
mid-division on outside, effort under pressure approaching 3 out, weakened from next
BEL HUGO is an intresting participant and we think he can take the measure of Barron Watlass and Final Veto. James Ewart has a number of entries on the card and this could be the pick. The handicapper has alloted a mark of 105 after three runs and on the evidence of his most recent run, the drop back to 2m6f could well prove to be in his favour. Barron Watlass seems to appreciate a soft surface so on the form of his handicap debut at Sedgefield, he has to be given a fair shout. Final Veto was well held at Kelso last time out though that effort obtained on a much faster surface than what we have today. Young Buddy looks a stayer and while modest, his yard's form is certainly anything but at present. Golden Globe is a previous winner under testing conditions and Graham Lee replaces a conditional rider in the saddle. Steveys Lad seems to get on well with James Reveley and off a light weight, the partnership have to be given a definite chance of reaching the places. Euro American has won off a mark of 126 over chase fences though has struggled to follow up that success. A competitive enough contest and we take a chance that the lightly raced Bel Hugo has been underestimated by the handicapper.
Euro American (GER) 25-1 (11-9) Held up mid-division, driven and headway 3 out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 12, 16l behind Waterloo Corner (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Golden Globe (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, weakened after 4 out, 9th of 13, well behind Mister Marker (11-3) at Carlisle 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gs in Mar.
Lawgiver (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, pushed along 7th, ridden after next, weakened approaching 2 last, 5th of 8, 31l behind Oenologue (11-8) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Barron Watlass (IRE) 2-1fav (11-6) Mid-division, headway halfway, chased leaders 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on approaching last, soon hung right under pressure, kept on well, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Shadrack (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Final Veto 6-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, outpaced when blundered 7th, lost place before 4 out, weakened after next, 7th of 12, 48l behind Humbie (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Young Buddy 6-1 (10-0) In touch, chased leading pair before 4 out, ridden 2 out, went 5 lengths 2nd last, stayed on under pressure flat, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Humbie (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Ballymacduff (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, effort to chase leaders after 4 out, ridden and weakened next, 8th of 11, 40l behind Thatlldoforme (10-8) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Tropical Bachelor (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Always in rear, behind from 8th, last of 8, well behind Solway Ally (10-7) at Ayr 3m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Hot 'n' Holy 12-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, chased leaders approaching 5th, 3rd approaching 2 out, one pace, 4th of 11, 13l behind Mister Pete (11-3) at Newcastle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar.
Smart Man 18-1 (10-2) Prominent, reminders approaching 7th, soon weakened, 11th of 13, well behind Winterwood (11-10) at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Dec.
Steveys Lad (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Led until after 2nd, chased leaders, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Old Noddy (11-2) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Miss Tarantella 15-2 (10-13) In touch, led 4 out, headed approaching last, soon weakened, 6th of 15, 11l behind Old Noddy (11-2) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Watch The Wind 50-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 8th, went 2nd approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 9, 43l behind Only The Best (10-12) at Hexham 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Anduril 4-1 (11-1) In rear, ridden 3 out, kept on to go moderate 3rd flat, 3rd of 8, 19l behind Bromhead (11-3) at Fakenham 2m sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
Bel Hugo (FR) 8-1 (11-0) Led, jumped left 1st, jumped left 2nd and headed, chased leaders, went 3rd approaching 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Whats Up Woody (11-10) at Carlisle 3m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
