chased leader, led after 4th, jumped left, pecked 6th, jumped left after, went clear, hung left from approaching 2 out, jumped badly left last, kept on flat
held up last, ridden, lost touch 7th, left distant 3rd 2 out, weakened, lost 3rd close home
led to 4th, chased winner, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on approaching last, never a danger
held up, ridden, chased leader 8th, distant 3rd when blundered and unseated rider 2 out
held up, ridden, lost touch after 3 out, kept on to go distant 3rd 2 out
This appears easy pickings for Lamanver Homerun who appeared a fortuitious winner at Taunton last time as her stable companion Pride Of Dulgote was travelling ominously well when crashing out at the final obstacle. Left a long way behind in second was odds on favourite Super Nick, who set a high standard and Paul Nicholls' mare can be expected to come on for the run as that was her first outing for twelve months. Kingfisher Niamh is picked for the forecast. A winning pointer, her most recent run is better than the bare form suggests as her jumping left her down at stages. Finishing just in front of her was the Ferdy Murphy trained April San, who possibly didn't run his race but has some smart novice hurdle form in the book. Lamanver Homerun should win this at her ease with connections not taking any chances using a capable 7lb claimer to elimate the winners penalty.
Lamanver Homerun 5-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway 8th, led 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, left clear last, easily, won at Taunton 3m nov hdl (4) gd in Feb beating Super Nick (11-10) by 30l, 9 ran.
Kingfisher Niamh 18-1 (10-8) In rear, headway 9th, weakened when blundered 2 out, 5th of 14, 13l behind Seize (10-11) at Southwell 3m mdn hdl (5) gf in Feb.
Lady Bling Bling 9-1 (11-1) In touch, ridden after 7th, weakened 3 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by Cave of The Giant (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jan, 16 ran.
Marsh Court 50-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, hampered 3 out, stayed on from next, no impression on leaders, 6th of 16, 23l behind Quasar d'Oudairies (10-7) at Hereford 2m 1f nh mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Queen Musa 100-1 (10-5) Prominent, led approaching 3rd, headed 6th, weakened and behind when pulled up 5 out in race won by Connak (11-3) at Chepstow 3m nh mdn hdl (4) sft, 16 ran.
