led, went clear 3 out, ridden 2 out, tired and headed approaching last, went right and not fluent last, weakened flat
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on from last to go 2nd flat
chased leader, ridden and weakened after 5th
prominent, went distant 2nd 3 out, weakened 2 out
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on to lead approaching last, driven out flat
held up, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
always behind, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
It would be no surprise to see an improved performance from the visored-first-time Quiny Boy however a safer option may be COMPTON STAR back over hurdles this afternoon. The selection has been poor in two recent chase starts, pulling up at both Hereford and Taunton. However his previous second to Mount Cook in November wasn't too bad and now returned to hurdles he is likely to be happier. For a modest horse he doesn't have a bad record over timber and although the ground may be a bit on the slow side for him, this course and distance winner is taken to last home in front. Quiny Boy is the obvious threat although perhaps it looks a bit too obvious. The French-bred gelding has some interesting enough qualifying runs from last season but was then pulled up recently at Uttoxeter. Admittedly this looks a weaker race and the drop in trip should help, but it's still a big leap of faith. Seconditus has not been living up to his name although he has been contesting better races earlier in the season, whilst New Rackheath may improve for going handicapping off this lowly mark of 82. The market may well be a big asset here, but without it narrow preference is for Compton Star.
Quiny Boy (FR) 12-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, headway 5th, weakened from 2 out, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Mars Rock (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Feb, 16 ran.
The Composer 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, struggling when hampered 3 out, 14th of 18, well behind Gold Reef (11-5) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Compton Star 14-1 (10-11) Held up, mistake 3rd, reminder 4th, behind when pulled up at the 9th in race won by Take It There (11-6) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Dec, 12 ran.
Prince Ducal (FR) 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden 6th, soon weakened, 10th of 11, well behind Thundering Star (10-12) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
New Rackheath (IRE) 250-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, no impression, 5th of 11, 47l behind Pepite De Soleil (10-9) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Seconditis 22-1 (10-2) Raced keenly, prominent, hit 4th, not fluent next, weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Mars Rock (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Feb, 16 ran.
Bukhara (FR) 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Belcantista (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov, 16 ran.
Hiddensee (USA) 100-1 (10-12) Lost touch after 5th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Inchidaly Rock (11-5) at Taunton 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 8 ran.
