chased leaders, effort 3 out, led approaching next, headed last, weakened flat
tracked leaders early, soon lost place and in rear, headway after 4 out, every chance 2 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, every chance last, no extra flat
mid-division, headway after 4 out, weakened after 2 out
held up in rear, slow 3rd, under pressure halfway, never a factor
led after 1st, headed 2 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 2 out, ridden to lead after last, stayed on strongly
held up in touch, chased leaders 4 out, weakened before last
led until after 1st, remained prominent, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, hard ridden approaching 6th, soon weakened
DESERT CRY made a big leap forward on his third start over hurdles when routing the opposition at Sedgefield last time. Donald McCain's charge sprinted clear of his rivals in the home straight in the manner of a smart hurdler and looks ready for this step up to Graded company as does Storm Brig. The latter has supplemented two bumper wins with victories in both starts over hurdles and looks to have every chance judged on his recent defeat of subsequent winner Bunclody at Newcastle. Bogside had Priceless Art back in third when winning here recently and that pair are closely matched, while Moon Indigo is not out of it dropping back in trip.
Wyse Hill Teabags 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, joined leader 6th, led after 4 out, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Feb beating Moon Indigo (11-8) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Bogside (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, led 4th, headed 3 out, ridden to lead run-in 1f out, kept on, won at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb beating Music Of The Moor (11-0) by 2l, 16 ran.
Desert Cry (IRE) 85-40 (11-2) Always prominent, led after 3 out, soon clear, eased near finish, impressive, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb beating Maggio (10-13) by 13l, 10 ran.
Moon Indigo 5-2 (11-8) Prominent on outer, chased winner before 3 out, ridden before next, kept on, edged left after last, always held by winner, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Wyse Hill Teabags (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Storm Brig 5-4fav (11-10) Made most, hit 2 out, soon clear, kept on well, won at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb beating Bunclody (10-7) by 9l, 16 ran.
Sunarri (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Mid-division, chased leaders 6th, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 11th of 13, well behind Santa's Son (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Feb.
Bold Sir Brian (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division and keen, hit 1st, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on, 4th of 18, 5l behind Palace Jester (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Priceless Art (IRE) 11-8fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, left in lead after 3rd, headed 4th, led again 3 out, ridden and headed run-in 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Bogside (11-2) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Vosges (FR) 14-1 (11-6) Led, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon weakened, last of 5, 25l behind Houblon Des Obeaux (11-6) at Haydock 2m 4yo hdl (2) hvy in Feb.
Danceintothelight 11-4fav (11-8) Tracked leader, led after 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, rallied after last, one pace and went 3rd flat, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Vosges (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo hdl (2) sft in Feb.
