chased winner, not fluent 2nd, every chance 2 out, soon ridden and held, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, weakened before next
not always fluent, made all, mistake 5th, pushed along before 2 out, driven clear from last
always last, lost touch after 3 out, tailed off
NonRunner
The progressive THIRTYFOURSTITCHES has won three of his last four outings, including over these hurdles last time. He’s taken to defy a further 5lb rise in this company. Enfin Phil won in soft ground at Sedgefield before struggling in a higher grade at Catterick but maiden winner Gloire D'athon posted a better effort at Fontwell on his second start for a new yard. Mega Yeats looks no nearer taking advantage of a slide down the weights though is still preferred to Simply Loveleh
Gloire D'Athon (FR) 33-1 (11-10) Held up in touch on outside, closed from 4 out, outpaced when not fluent 2 out, well held after, kept on towards finish, 4th of 5, 8l behind Neon Moon (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Mega Yeats (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Chased leader, switched left before 3 out, lost 2nd after 2 out, weakened into 4th towards finish, 4th of 9, 10l behind Charm Offensive (11-4) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Thirtyfourstitches (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Made all, mistakes early, driven and ran on flat, won at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Mar beating Made For You (11-10) by 4l, 8 ran.
Simply Loveleh 66-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off when hit 3 out, never a factor, tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Mister Sweets (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Enfin Phil (FR) 13-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, raced wide, not fluent and lost place 5th, not fluent 8th, soon weakened, 5th of 6, dist behind Mick Maestro (11-9) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Jan.
