pulled hard, led after 3f, headed 9f out, lost place 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish
held up, headway under pressure over 4f out, went 2nd over 2f out, soon hard ridden and no impression on winner
held up, ridden 7f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, ridden 7f out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 5f out, soon outpaced, no real danger after
mid-division, headway 9f out, weakened over 2f out
raced keenly, led 3f, with leader, led again 9f out, clear over 1f out, hung right over 1f out, ridden out
Chorizo made a very pleasing debut at Fontwell and should be capable of taking this modest looking event, Ballykelly and Medic look to be the main dangers. The Paul Nicholls trained five-year-old is a superbly bred son of Derby winner Kahyasi and attracted plenty of support on his first outing. He veered violently left in the closing stages and through away his chance of winning, but still finished runner up to a Nicky Henderson newcomer. The experience will not be lost on him and if he keeps his mind on the job today he should collect. Point to point winner Ballykelly made a winning start to his bumper career, impressively beating Strawberry by four lengths. He should go well despite his penalty. Medic has gone close in a couple of decent events and should again be on the premises. Any money for Paul Blockley's Muckshifter would be of interest, but Chorizo looks the form pick here and gets our vote.
Ballykelly (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden to lead 3f out, ridden clear well over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol beating Strawberry (10-4) by 4l, 13 ran.
Chorizo (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 4f out, effort from 2f out, soon every chance, hung badly left final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Paix Eternelle (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) hvy in Feb.
Jobsworth (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 43l behind Solid As A Rock (10-11) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) hvy.
Muckshifter Topanoora gelding out of bumper and hurdler winner Melody Maid.
A Sea Commander (GER) 4-1 (10-0) In touch, led 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Notre Cyborg (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Maryscross (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Towards rear, headway halfway, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Amaretto Rose (11-2) at Towcester 2m mrs nhf (5) sft in Feb.
Seize Silver Patriarch gelding, half-brother to numerous winners on both the Flat and over hurdles.
Medic (IRE) 11-4fav (10-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Nightfly (10-11) at Southwell 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Jan.
