never better than mid-division
chased leaders, ridden and headway to lead well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
with leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
behind, ridden and headway when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
soon behind and outpaced
chased leader, led 2f out, soon headed, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
led, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
always behind
behind until kept on final 2f, never nearer
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
This could be run to suit Aventura, who can confirm his superiority over Ballyhurry, while the in-form Trifti is also expected to go well. Hazewind is another worth considering if the market speaks in his favour, as his yard have hit the ground running this term. He does not have much to find if he is ready to go after his winter break. Trifti won a couple of modest races on the all weather lately and is entitled to respect. However, he is arguably better on the artificial surfaces and now has a little to prove. Therefore, we prefer to take our chance with Aventura, who has held his form well of late. The five-year-old is effective when he can latch on to a strong pace and, with several other rivals that like to blast out of the stalls, there is every chance that this will be run to suit his style. Amir Quinn takes a handy 5lb off with his claim this afternoon, which leaves Aventura with a solid chance of breaking his duck on turf on these terms.
Locombe Hill (IRE) 5-1 With leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 9l behind King of Music at Southwell 1m hcp (F4) fbs in Nov.
Hazewind 4-1jt-fav In touch, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Zoom Zoom at W'hampton 7f stk (E3) pol in Nov.
Growler 8-1 In touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 11l behind Pintle at Newcastle 7f stk (D3) gf in Sept.
Scotland The Brave 10-1 In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 17, 4l behind Wizard of Us at Ayr 7f hcp (E3) gs in Oct.
La Vie Est Belle 11-2 Slowly into stride, headway 2f out, chased winner from 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 1l behind Innstyle at Bath 6f 3yo clm (F4) gs in Oct.
Trifti 12-1 Slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway 2f out, soon not clear run until just over 1f out, strong run to lead last 20 yards, won at W'hampton 7f hcp (E3) pol in Mar beating Lockstock by a hd, 12 ran.
Whinhill House 7-1 Led, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Katiypour at Lingfield 6f hcp (D2) pol in Mar.
Bollin Edward 16-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 18, 8l behind Locombe Hill at Ayr 7f hcp (E3) gs in Sept.
