Chadfold has shown a decent level in his juvenile year but both successes have arrived on ground with good in the going description and he was well beaten by Hollow Tree at Chepstow last time on the heavy. He might get away with it if conditions remain soft but Simon West's Irish import, TARUMA, may have his measure here if ready for this first run since early October. He has some very decent Auteuil form in the book over both hurdles and fences and hopefully the market will reflect his wellbeing on his first run for his new yard. Call Back looks a live threat on his hurdling debut for the McCain team, having scored nicely in a Newcastle bumper and far from disgraced in a much better Cheltenham bumper on New Years Day. Mojolika is the most interesting newcomer for Tim Easterby but the concern is that this dual handicap winner on the Flat has produced his best on quick ground.
Chadford 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, lost place 4th, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 48l behind Hollow Tree (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 3yo hdl Grd 1 (1) hvy in Dec.
Taruma (FR) (10-3) 4th of 12, 17l behind Michto (10-7) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 1f chs sft in Oct.
Call Back 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 11l behind The New One (11-2) at Cheltenham 1m 6f 4yo NH flat (Listed) (1) gs in Jan.
Danbrook (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, reminders after 1f, soon outpaced, struggling halfway, tailed off, last of 16, 48l behind Zoowraa (8-12) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct '10 (flat).
Goodness 28-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, weakened before 2 out, 7th of 9, well behind Creekside (10-9) at Catterick 2m 4yo mdn hdl (5) gs in Jan.
Indian Emperor (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 10th of 14, 19l behind Spahi (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec (flat).
Mojolika 15-2 (8-11) Raced freely, led after 2f, soon 10 lengthes clear, hung badly right over 7f out, soon headed, weakened quickly, eased over 4f out, last of 6, well behind Boss's Destination (9-10) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug (flat).
Musnad (USA) 8-1 (10-12) With leader, every chance 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 12, 13l behind Chadford (11-5) at Catterick 2m 3yo hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Needwood Park 20-1 (10-7) Towards rear, headway 5th, effort 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 16, 16l behind Star In Flight (11-6) at Catterick 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Dec.
One Of Twins 80-1 (11-0) Behind, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Scoglio (10-11) at Wetherby 2m 4yo mdn hdl (5) sft in Jan, 11 ran.
Optimist (GER) 12-1 (10-2) With leaders, driven and outpaced 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Abbey Garth (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jan.
Auburn Lady 80-1 (10-12) In rear, jump badly right 2nd, badly hampered and jumped slow 3rd, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Dubawi Dancer (10-12) at Doncaster 2m juv flls mdn hdl (5) gd in Dec.
Red Lite (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Led to 3rd, close up, quickly weakened after 3 out, 8th of 9, well behind Creekside (10-9) at Catterick 2m 4yo mdn hdl (5) gs in Jan.
Roodee Giant (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Always behind, 15th of 16, well behind Chancery (10-12) at Haydock 1m 5f n h flat 3yo (6) gs in Nov.
