held up mid-division, ridden and lost place after 4 out
held up, ridden approaching 4 out, in touch approaching next, soon weakened
led, headed after 4 out, weakened from 2 out
held up in rear, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off
chased leader, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
held up behind, effort approaching 3 out, never dangerous
always towards rear
tracked leaders, led after 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, headed post
chased leaders, weakening when hit 2 out
in touch, ridden approaching 4 out, rallied approaching next, soon chasing leader, ran on to lead post
chased leaders, went 3rd approaching last onepace
Nonrunner
GILSLAND is the pick with Whispering Death and In Vino the others of note. The selection tired rapidly on bottomless going at Newcastle but he was in the process of running a fair race and on today's more helpful surface, we are prepared to offer him another opportunity to score. Whispering Death lost his way badly on the flat and hasn't been seen in public since last July. He will be eligible for handicaps after today so may make more appeal once that procedure has been brought into play. In Vino has solid claims on the book. A winner of a Bangor bumper under similar conditions, he has held his form well over the winter. King Raven faced a tough task on his debut and this looks a more realistic assignment. Double Parked was well backed at longer odds last time out and could have place claims this afternoon. Dancing Dik is exposed while Hightori was entitled to need his first run back for in excess of two years. Gilsisland can prove up to the task.
Galapagos Islands 40-1 (11-1) In touch when badly hampered, unable to jump 1st, continued until pulled up in race won by Reindeer Dippin (11-1) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) , 9 ran.
In Vino 7-4 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, ridden and chased winner 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Shamari (11-10) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Lord Samposin 28-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, blundered 3rd, pushed along 9th, behind when blundered and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Sammy Spiderman (10-0) at Ayr 2m 5f nov hcp chs (4) hvy in Dec, 9 ran.
Monkerty Tunkerty 33-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, raced keen early, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 14, 39l behind Premier Sagas (11-4) at Kelso 2m nhf (6) sft.
Roman Cruise 25-1 (11-1) In touch, ridden 4f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 33l behind Southerness (11-1) at Catterick 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Snurgecal (IRE) 200-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 7th of 14, well behind Merrydown (11-8) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs.
Tally Ho Back Kayf Tara gelding out of Dohty Baby.
Toby Mac 18-1 (11-2) Always behind, 7th of 10, 33l behind Just Waz (11-0) at Catterick 2m 3f cnd sll hdl (5) sft in Jan.
Waterdale (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, 5th and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 22l behind Bincas Beauty (11-4) at Tramore 2m ldy nhf sft in Oct.
Whispering Death 7-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, weakened after next, 5th of 13, 24l behind Theatre Belle (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Amir Pasha (UAE) 10-1 (10-12) Held up, some headway after 3 out, kept on same pace, never near leaders, 4th of 11, 28l behind Elk Trail (10-12) at Catterick 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Dancing Dik 8-1 (10-2) Held up, chased leaders approaching 4 out, went 3rd after 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 18l behind Merrydown (11-8) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs.
Double Parked (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Held up, headway after 4th, ridden after 3 out, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Elk Trail (11-5) at Warwick 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Gilsland (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Tracked clear leader, challenged 3 out, every chance when hit next, soon ridden, hung left and no extra flat, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Magellan Straits (10-13) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Hightori 20-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, soon beaten, 7th of 16, 35l behind Sir Tantallus Hawk (11-3) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
King Raven (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) In touch, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 8, 31l behind Aachen (11-10) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (3) hvy in Feb.
