led to 5th, chased winner 2 out, no impression when jumped slowly last
tracked leaders, led 5th, headed approaching 4 out, not fluent 2 out, refused last
held up in touch, soon pushed along, weakened 12th, pulled up before 4 out
tracked leader, led approaching 4 out, soon clear
Nonrunner
Only five run here but it should prove to be a competitive handicap none the less and our selection goes to course and distance winner MANBOW who should have no problems getting the better of Our Jasper and Benny The Piler. The gelding, who is a course regular was second when running over course and distance last time out. That was his first outing for four months and he should have come on a great deal. He has won over course and distance here in the past and he looks capable of repeating that victory today. Our Jasper has been running well this year without finding a win. He runs 8lbs higher than when last winning and that appears to be hampering progress. He can make the frame here today on a course that has served him well in the past. Benny The Piler was in great form last year until a couple of dismal efforts but and end to his year. He returns here today though and should have put those mistakes behind him. If he can return to his form of early last year then he should at least make the money. Cash Man will need to find some consistency if he is to progress. He was a winner a couple of outings ago, but turned in ninth of nine at the last time of asking. Mandingo Chief will need to improve on past form and will need to put in a career best effort if he is to figure here. The selection here goes to Manbow.
Our Jasper 11-2 (11-6) Made most until headed and blundered 11th, weakened approaching 13th, 5th of 12, 43l behind Roulez Cool (11-7) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd.
Benny The Piler (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) In touch, struggling halfway, pulled up before 12th, in a race won by Gidam Gidam (11-4) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Dec, 11 ran.
Manbow (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Held up in touch, went 2nd after 8th, left in lead 10th, ridden and headed 4 out, one pace, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Dawn Ride (10-4) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Mandingo Chief (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) In touch, blundered badly 5th, ridden and weakened 5 out, 6th of 8, 19l behind Teenando (10-1) at Carlisle 2m 5f cnd hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb.
Cash Man (IRE) 9-2fav (10-12) Led to 4th, remained prominent until ridden and weakened between last 2, last of 9, well behind Percussionist (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
