made all, kept on strongly, pushed out
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and no impression
tracked winner until pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear and keen, went 3rd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and held for 2nd place near finish
LISTEN TO THE MAN went for £30,000 at the Cheltenham Sales after landing a point-to-point in Ireland in December and has joined Dan Skelton. He should make a successful start under Rules as Wildehearted Woman was beaten a long way on her introduction at Fontwell and is unlikely to cause any problems so one of the newcomers looks a better option for second spot. Oscar's Prospect is out of a mare who has produced plenty of winners including on the Flat so, if the ground dries out, she should have the pace to be effective. State Sovereignty has more of a Flat pedigree and any money for her should be noted.
Listen To The Man (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Twrds rr, 13th 1/2way, mstk 5out in last, lost tch briefly sn aftr, 20l last 4out, 1l 3rd last, wo early flat, qcknd well, won at Tattersalls Farm 3m mdn hvy in Dec beating Sparkling River (11-10) by 1l, 16 ran.
Wildehearted Woman (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up behind leaders, ridden and outpaced in 4th 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, dist behind Champagne George (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f (6) sft in Nov.
Oscar's Prospect (IRE) Oscar filly out of Divine Prospect.
State Sovereignty Authorized filly out of Sovereign's Honour.
