close up, disputed lead 7th to 9th, weakened 3 out
in touch, outpaced 4 out, weakened from next
held up, outpaced 4 out, never on terms
made most, ridden and edged left between last 2, kept on until headed flat, no extra
tracked leaders, mistake 7th, hit 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to lead flat
held up, headway before 3 out, chased leader next, ridden and every chance when edged right between last 2, kept on flat
We like the look of THATLLDOFORME in this handicap hurdle and he is nominated over Balakar and Delightfully. This could be a quick-fire double for the trainer as this 7-year-old was only narrowly beaten before a disappointing effort yesterday. He is tough and he will love the ground so makes plenty of appeal if he takes his chance. Balakar fell last time at Musselburgh and although he would have claims on his best form, this ground is not sure to suit. Delightfully finished behind our selection last time when a bad mistake cost her any hope of getting competitive. The yard are in good form so she might be capable of better today. Kid'z'play goes well here but he looks to be in decline, and we will stick with Thatlldoforme as the pick.
Balakar (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Towards rear when fell at the 13th in race won by Seize (11-7) at Musselburgh 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Dec, 13 ran.
Delightfully (FR) 13-2 (10-13) Held up, ridden along 8th, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 21l behind Lie Forrit (11-7) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Mister Marker (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Held up, pushed along after 6th, blundered next, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 12l behind Scolboa Music Man (11-3) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Kid'z'play (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always behind, 6th of 9, 18l behind Nelson du Ronceray (11-9) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Francesco (FR) 17-2 (11-4) In touch, went 2nd 7th, chasing leaders when fell 3 out in race won by Zaffarella (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Feb, 12 ran.
False Trail 80-1 (9-12) Alwyas in rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Stravaigin (10-11) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd, 17 ran.
Thatlldoforme 4-1fav (10-1) Chased leaders, led 4 out, clear next, headed run in, switched left, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Lie Forrit (11-7) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
