held up, struggling 10th, never dangerous
chased leaders, outpaced when hampered 8th, soon lost place, behind and pulled up before 10th
mistake, mid-division, lost place 10th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
mistake 1st, tracked leaders, reminders 7th, soon outpaced
mid-division, headway 4 out, kept on from next, no impression
tracked leaders, led 9th to 5 out, weakened next
always behind
towards rear, headway and every chance 5 out, one pace next
towards rear, outpaced 7th, stayed on from 3 out, never on terms
held up in rear, headway when mistake 11th, fell next
led to 8th, outpaced 11th, ridden and rallied 3 out, kept on
mid-division, jumped right 8th, effort when blundered 3 out
mid-division, headway 8th, led 5 out, kept on well
tracked leader, led 8th to 9th, every chance 5 out, weakened 3 out
always behind, pulled up 11th
Springaway is forwarded as a sporting choice, while Whatcanyasay and Star Fever are also expected to be involved in the thick of the action. Star Fever came good over hurdles at Musselburgh in January and was far from disgraced on his chasing debut last time out. He has scope for improvement and is one to seriously consider if the market vibes are positive. Whatcanyasay showed marked improvement on better ground at Sedgefield last time out. He has very little to find to be effective at this level and has a solid each-way chance if the conditions remain in his favour. However, a chance is taken that Springaway can continue to progress now that he tackles fences. The Kate Milligan-trained gelding drops to a more appropriate trip today and, as he represents fair value at the odds, he gets a tentative nomination.
Star Fever (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, led approaching 5 out, headed approaching 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Marshall Hall (11-8) at Ayr 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Mar.
Deja Vu (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Behind, weakened approaching 10th, tailed off when pulled up at the 11th in race won by Auntie Kathleen (10-8) at Haydock 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb, 12 ran.
Bobbing Cove 28-1 (11-1) Led and hit 1st, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 22l behind Bafana Boy (11-4) at Musselburgh 3m nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Kharak (FR) 20-1 (11-6) Tracked leader, lost place 9th, weakened 4 out, 4th of 10, 11l behind Ton-Chee (11-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Dunguaire Lady (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Held up, lost place 10th, 5th of 7, 32l behind Euro American (11-2) at Carlisle 2m 4f beg chs (4) hvy in Mar.
Not A Trace (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden approaching 9th, soon beaten, 5th of 9, 10l behind Red Man (10-10) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Jun.
Perfect Punch 7-2fav (10-1) Chased leaders, hit 4th, soon pushed along, weakened approaching 4 out, 5th of 7, 14l behind Brave Thought (11-7) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Mar.
Springaway 13-2 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden 4 out, led after next, blundered last, no extra, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Quibble (11-5) at Musselburgh 3m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Dec.
Silver Dagger 33-1 (10-13) Mid-division, pushed along 5th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Hugo de Grez (10-9) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Nov, 14 ran.
Colonel James (IRE) 150-1 (11-4) Behind when fell at the 8th in race won by Andre Chenier (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m beg chs (4) gf in Mar, 11 ran.
Copplestone (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Led 1st, headed 9th, chased leaders, driven and outpaced 2 out, soon ridden, rallied flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Manoubi (11-1) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Oct.
Kalic d'Alm (FR) 11-2 (10-4) Towards rear, blundered 5th and pulled up at the 6th in race won by Honest Endeavour (10-5) at Hexham 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft, 11 ran.
Ballynure (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, outpaced 5 out, soon ridden, no impression from next, 5th of 14, 28l behind Hugo de Grez (10-9) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Nov.
Whatcanyasay 8-1 (9-11) Always prominent, led after 3 out, ridden and kept on well flat, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Mar beating Morandi (9-11) by 5l, 14 ran.
Super Revo 9-1 (10-10) Behind from 4th, 12th of 16, 48l behind Barracat (10-6) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
