towards rear, some headway 9th, ridden approaching 2 out, no impression
held up mid-division, lost place after 7th
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on from last
led, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, pushed along and weakened approaching 8th, tailed off 3 out, pulled after 2 out
mid-division, pushed along and lost place from 4th
in rear, ridden 9th, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened approaching 8th, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, weakened 3 out
mid-division, pushed along and lost place from 3rd, ridden and weakened from 8th
chased leaders, pushed along approaching 8th, weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, headway 7th, soon chasing leaders, led approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, one pace
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 8th, led approaching last, kept on
WHAT'S OCCURRIN is the tentative suggestion in the hope that the market gives out the right signals; if the money fails to arrive then Count Boris and Dauntsey Bay are two of the likelier candidates. The selection represents a shrewd yard and we would need to see some confidence behind his chances before siding with him but he has plenty of stamina in his pedigree and is relatively unexposed so it would be no surprise to see him post an improved performance over this longer trip. Count Boris is a solid yardstick and looks sure to be there or thereabouts whilst the yard's Conington would also be of interest if she came in for support. Dauntsey Bay has run well the last twice in similar contests so looks a leading player whilst Capybara won this race last year and races from the same mark; the stable is also represented by Aitch Doubleyou who is worth a second look in the market. Quay Meadow is yet another that could figure in an open race but a chance is taken with What's Occurrin.
Bleu Pois (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 7th of 13, 10l behind Young Buddy (10-2) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Aitch Doubleyou (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, lost place 9th, no danger after, 6th of 8, 27l behind Hold The Bid (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Mar '08.
Count Boris 3-1fav (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 9th, went 2nd before 3 out until 2 out, rallied to go 2nd when carried right flat, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind My Skipper (11-1) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Feb.
What's Occurrin 16-1 (11-2) Led, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 14, 20l behind Stick Together (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Feb.
Benny The Piler (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) In touch when mistake and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by BallaBriggs (11-12) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Jan, 15 ran.
Easter Vic 20-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened after 4 out, 6th of 9, 45l behind Royal Mackintosh (10-12) at Carlisle 3m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Capybara (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Behind, struggling 9th, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by French Ties (10-11) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Copper Bay (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) With leaders on outside, reminders, lost place 8th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Beamazed (11-6) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb, 9 ran.
Cute N You Know It 16-1 (11-0) Tracked winner, jumped right 5th, every chance from 4 out, held when mistake last, no extra, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Copper's Gold (10-10) at Musselburgh 3m hcp ch 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
Esme Rides A Gaine 11-2 (10-0) Led to 4th, chased winner until approaching 13th, soon struggling, 5th of 9, 19l behind Sandhurst (11-12) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Jul.
Teenando (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along 13th, soon lost place, 4th beaten when blundered 4 out, left narrow 25 length down in 2nd next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 31l behind Tank Buster (11-9) at Market Rasen 3m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
Dauntsey Bay 8-1 (10-0) Held up, headway approaching 3rd, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, not much room but every chance approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Broughton Green (11-12) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Dec.
Quay Meadow (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) In touch, ridden 7th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 15, 19l behind Jackers (11-5) at Towcester 2m 3f am hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy in Jan.
Amjad 7-2 (10-1) In rear, stayed on from 2 out, went 5th before last, never nearer, 5th of 8, 12l behind Crystal Runner (10-6) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Feb.
Conington 11-1 (11-11) Behind, steady headway approaching 4 out, ridden and no impression when hit 2 out, 6th of 17, 20l behind Lady Bling Bling (11-2) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Feb.
