always towards rear, hit 7th, tailed off from 12th, pulled up before 15th
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 17th
always behind, pulled up before 15th, tailed off
chased leaders, left in lead 16th, headed next, soon behind, lost 3rd approaching last
chased leaders, reminders after 8th, soon struggling, left distant 4th 16th, took 3rd approaching last
held up in touch, weakened 14th, pulled up before 17th, tailed off
held up, chased leader 7th, led approaching 17th, ridden and headed and mistake last, tired run-in
in touch, went 2nd at 18th, ridden to lead last, driven out
chased leaders, lost place 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 15th
Ten runners are declared for this stamina sapping contest and not many can be confidently ruled out including mod-loving stayer Supreme Breeze, the gradually improving Innisfree and light weight Profowens but marginal preference is for Nectar De Guye. The selection has shown signs of ability and may improve for this longer trip so he gets the vote with teh yard of Ferdy Murphy in good form. Celtic Flow got no further than the first last time and his confidence has to be of concern following that tumble. Recent Edition has claims on the pick of his form but has not shown that for some time, while Fleetfoot Mac has seemingly lost his way since being successful in the summer. Plenty have chances in a tough contest but marginal preference is for Nectar De Guye, who gets the vote.
Profowens (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) In touch, outpaced 4 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 11, 28l behind Nevada Red (10-4) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Feb.
Corbie Lynn 25-1 (10-11) Soon behind and outpaced, lost touch and pulled up at the 8th in race won by Trisons Star (10-12) at Newcastle 3m nov hcp chs 0-115 (3) hvy, 6 ran.
Recent Edition (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (10-3) Mid-division, dropped to rear 8th, tailed off when pulled up at the 16th in race won by Lucky Nellerie (10-9) at Kelso 3m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Supreme Breeze (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Close up, lost place 13th, soon no chance, 5th of 7, well behind See You There (11-2) at Carlisle 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Feb.
Nectar De Guye (FR) 7-1 (11-9) Led to 8th, mistake 12th, weakened 4 out, 8th of 14, 26l behind Wensley Blue (10-2) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Feb.
Innisfree (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, led 8th, headed 4 out, one pace from last, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Wensley Blue (10-2) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Feb.
Fleetfoot Mac 12-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along 4 out, ridden and one pace from next, 4th of 12, 23l behind Lucky Nellerie (10-9) at Kelso 3m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Celtic Flow 8-1 (10-0) fell in race won by Lucky Nellerie (10-9) at Kelso 3m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
