mid-division until lost place 3rd, ridden and headway approaching 4 out, 3 lengths 4th when crashed through wing 2 out, ran out
chased leaders until 3rd, soon behind
always towards rear
mid-division, headway 4th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching 3 out, kept on but always held
always behind
chased clear leader, hit 3rd, ridden to lead approaching 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
mid-division until weakened approaching 4 out
led, clear 2nd, headed approaching 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
chased leaders, led after 4 out, soon shaken up, ran on strongly, comfortably
mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, soon ridden, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, headway after 4th, soon ridden, weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, hit 3rd, headway after 4th, soon ridden, weakened next
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
A competitive contest gets proceedings underway and the market will be very informative but the principals look to be I Hear A Symphony, Schiehallion, The Jazz Musician and Quartano and the narrow vote is given to The Jazz Musician. The selection was a fair second behind Pettifour last time out on his first start over hurdles he looks sure to have learnt from the experience and given nominal improvement he looks a value bet. Schiehallon rates the main danger on his latest second behind Isn't That Lucky. He is held in high regard but he has been to keen for his own good on his last two starts and is taken on with this in mind. I Hear A Symphony is another that could go well on his latest second behind Tampa Boy but he has already indicated he would be suited by a longer trip and he is taken on with this in mind. Quartano is another that could go well as he has a BHA rating of 125m but he has not progressed as expected of late. Of the remainder Could be Alright showed promise when last seen but may need the run after an 885 day break and for the winner we return to The Jazz Musician.
Brayford Lad (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 17, 16l behind Shalone (10-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (5) gs in Jan.
Could Be Alright (IRE) 5-2 (11-4) Went right start, soon prominent, ridden to challenge over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Roll Along (11-11) at Fakenham 2m nhf (H) gd in Oct '05.
Dynamic Leap 100-1 (11-2) Always behind, 10th of 16, well behind Tampa Boy (11-2) at Hereford 2m 1f nh mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
High Standard (NZ) 15-8fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, headway to lead before 2 out, headed last, ridden and kept on same pace flat, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Cool Operator (11-2) at Catterick 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
I Hear A Symphony (IRE) 5-4fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, led, wandered approaching 2 out, ridden, headed approaching last, no extra, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Tampa Boy (11-2) at Hereford 2m 1f nh mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Prince Emmanuel (FR) 100-1 (11-1) Held up, effort after 5th, never near leaders, 5th of 14, 24l behind Kingscape (11-1) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (4) gd.
Quartano (GER) 100-1 (11-7) Mid-division until 4th, soon behind, 17th of 22, well behind Captain Cee Bee (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nov hdl Grd 1 (1) gs.
Saddler George (IRE) 250-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, struggling 6th, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 8, well behind Forest Pennant (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Schiehallion (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Raced freely, led, headed last, kept on gamely, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Isn't That Lucky (11-2) at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Feb.
The Jazz Musician (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) In touch, headway 7th, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, switched left approaching last, no extra, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Pettifour (11-4) at Newbury 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Vilcabamba 5-1 (11-1) Held up, jumped right 2nd, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 42l behind Kingscape (11-1) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (4) gd.
Yours Forever (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, effort approaching 3 out, soon beaten, 15th of 16, well behind Pascha Bere (11-3) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Colorado Storm 16-1 (11-12) With leaders, led 4th, hit 5th, headed after 6th, ridden approaching 8th, weakened, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Lily Tara (11-8) at Stratford 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl (5) gd.
Quillygham (FR) 11-1 (10-0) Pulled early and held up, chased leader 6f out, led 5f out, soon ridden, headed 2f out, kept on, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Aboukir Bay (10-7) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Rodway Lady (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Always mid-division, 6th of 13, 28l behind Call Me A Legend (10-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Whitewater Dash 40-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, struggling 7th, 7th of 14, 49l behind Tamadot (11-2) at Warwick 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) hvy.
