chased winner until hit 10th, ridden after 4 out, weakened 3 out, untidy when tired 2 out
held up in 3rd, chased winner from 10th, ridden and no impression before 3 out, closed after 2 out, no impression and well held flat
raced freely, made all, went clear when mistake 3 out, reduced lead after 2 out, driven and stayed on well to draw clear again flat
More Buck's is looking for a return to form having failed to complete the last twice. He’s certainly good enough to win this if back to his best but A Little Magic failed in a bid for a hat-trick when only third at Taunton last time and faces tougher opposition today. ASH PARK got off the mark over fences on good ground at Musselburgh when beating The Dutchman, rated 139, in a novice chase and Stuart Coltherd’s charge should go close again with a repeat effort.
More Buck's (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Led until 5th, chased leader until before 8th, chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 11th, pulled up before 4 out, at Newbury 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Ash Park (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Soon tracked leaders, led before 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f (4) gd in Mar beating The Dutchman (11-5) by 2l, 7 ran.
A Little Magic (IRE) 4-1 (12-7) Prominent, under pressure approaching 2 out, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 7, 8 1/2l behind Back By Midnight (11-6) at Taunton 2m 2f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
