led after 3f, ridden and headed 5f out, weakened from 2f out
tracked leaders, led 5f out, stayed on gamely final 2f, pushed out comfortably
prominent on inside, ridden and weakened over 4f out, tailed off
started very slowly, towards rear, headway 5f out, chased winner 3f out, lost 2nd inside final 2f, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling, weakened
mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up behind, headway over 3f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final 2f, no impression final furlong
led over 3f, stayed prominent, weakened inside final 2f
held up, chased leaders 6f out, ridden and weakened over 4f out, soon tailed off
raced wide, prominent until ridden and weakened 4f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no headway, soon weakened
started slowly, in rear, headway over 3f out, soon under pressure, never dangerous final 2f
Sand Repeal finished second in a similar contest on his penultimate start and could be the value bet here with Cumbrian Knight and Snowberry Hill the obvious dangers. Sand Repeal was not disgraced last time either the front three drawing well clear in the closing stages. He is quite a one paced individual but he appears as one that could upset those likely to head the market. The all-weather circuit seems to have revitalized Cumbrian Knight, who despite a slow start last time worked his way into contention. A fast pace seems to be key to him and that is likely in this event but step back in trip is a worry and for that reason he is passed over. Snowberry Hill is weighted to confirm his superiority over Cumbrian Knight based on their clash over the course in November. He was a shock winner last time out and the two month break which he has had appears to be what he requires. Blue Hills is a four time course winner but appears plenty high enough in the weights while Rare Coincidence runs under the mandatory 6lb penalty following a victory last week. He benefitted from an enterprising ride there and thsi will be tougher. The quality is not high but it is an interesting contest and Sand Repeal is our selection.
Rare Coincidence 3-1jt-fav (9-12) Soon led, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb beating Young Scotton (9-11) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Blue Hills 9-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 13, 13l behind Dreams Jewel (8-11) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Feb.
Sand Repeal (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Mid-division, headway 4f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Dreams Jewel (8-11) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Feb.
Cumbrian Knight (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-2) Slowly into stride, headway to chase leader after 6f, ridden over 3f out, led entering final furlong, driven out, won at Southwell 2m amt hcp (6) fbs in Jan beating Countback (10-9) by 2l, 10 ran.
Tension Point 4-1jt-fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, headway to lead over 2f out, soon headed, one pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Sophie's Dream (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan '07.
Snowberry Hill (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Behind, headway 2f out, ran on steadily to lead well inside final furlong, all out, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan beating Prince of Medina (8-11) by a nk, 14 ran.
Phone Call 5-1 (8-9) Prominent, led 7f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 5, 11l behind They All Laughed (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Wizard of Us 5-1 (9-2) Chased winner until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Speagle (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Ndola 9-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 8l behind Wizard Looking (11-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Ronsard (IRE) 4-1fav (9-2) Slowly into stride, headway 5f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, kept on but held, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Piano Key (8-5) at W'hampton 2m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Pure Brief (IRE) 40-1 (10-8) Led, headed over 8f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 16, 12l behind Wizard Looking (11-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Divine Love (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Mid-division and keen, behind halfway, 9th of 13, 29l behind Piano Key (8-5) at W'hampton 2m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
