in touch on inside, tracked winner 4 out until 2 out, soon driven and not quicken, no impression flat
made all, driven last, stayed on well, readily
mid-division, blundered 6th, headway on outside and in touch 3 out, effort to chase leading pair next, soon ridden, kept on same pace flat
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, tracked leaders after 5th, effort to chase winner 2 out, soon ridden, kept on flat, always held
behind, ridden and some headway into mid-division 6th, weakened 3 out
chased winner to after 5th, lost place next, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
tracked leaders, mistake 4 out, outpaced next, ridden and no impression from 2 out
raced keenly in touch, lost place 6th, soon behind
raced keenly, mid-division, lost place before 6th, behind from 4 out
DR LIVINGSTONE may be able to cover his petrol costs by getting the better of Hold Fast and Gilbarry. The selection sets the standard on form so should be able to concede weight to rivals in this class and put his Kempton disappointment behind him. That was a strongly contested race in Sunbury where he was amongst many that paid the price for chasing too strong a pace in testing ground and he can make amends on this better ground if ridden with more restraint. Hold Fast also disappointed last time when failing to complete at Catterick but there was plenty to like about his victory at Musselburgh where he accounted for Cheltenham Festival also-ran Meath All Star by 6 lengths. That form is rock solid and he rates a live danger. Coastley has something to find on the figures but could challenge for minor honours as may Gilbarry who has shown promise in a couple of starts over hurdles since landing a bumper on debut. He may be more at home in handicap company though and preference is for Dr Livingstone.
Dr Livingstone (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leader, driven 4out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Escort'men (10-7) at Kempton 2m nov hdl G2 (1) sft in Feb, 9 ran.
Hold Fast (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, weakened from 2 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Truckers Hall (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (4) gs in Feb, 13 ran.
Coastley (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Made most until headed 2 out, one pace and no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 11l behind Tara Royal (11-6) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs.
Franklee 100-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Washington Irving (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov, 12 ran.
Gilbarry (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Held up and keen, soon tracking leaders, outpaced from 3 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 7l behind Hidden Keel (11-2) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Harbour Way 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, not fluent 7th, weakened 4 out, 7th of 12, 35l behind Hold Fast (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Masra 40-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, not fluent 4th, pushed along approach next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Presque Perdre (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs in May, 8 ran.
One More Look (IRE) 150-1 (11-1) Mid-division, blundered 4th, behind from next, tailed off, pulled up before last, in a race won by King O'the Gypsies (11-1) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft, 16 ran.
Tahiti Pearl (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, prominent, mistake 6th, weakened 3 out, fell last, in a race won by Llama Farmer (11-5) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 6 ran.
Dice (IRE) 11-8fav (9-9) Ran in snatches, tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, driven to challenge inside final furlong, outbattled towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Khayar (8-9) at Warwick 1m 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Oct (flat).
Lochore (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Always behind, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Miss Abbey (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gd in Jan.
Wellesley 11-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, rallied and effort over 1f out when short of room, switched left and kept on final furlong, 7th of 15, 9l behind Hurricane Thomas (9-13) at Beverley 1m 2f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep (flat).
