prominent, in 3rd before 3 out, chased winner before last, ridden run-in, kept on same pace
made all, clear until hit 4 out, ridden run-in, held on well towards finish
held up mid-division, headway 4 out, every chance next, mistake last, weakened run-in
towards rear, headway before 2 out, went 3rd after last, kept on towards finish
held up mid-division, headway before 3 out, weakened next
held up towards rear, weakened from 3 out
tracked winner until after 4 out, soon weakened
always towards rear
held up behind, headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
Pekanheim’s victory over fences here at the start of the month was not unexpected and he can race off a 3lb lower mark back over hurdles. But this is run over a half-mile shorter trip and Martin Todhunter’s runner may struggle for pace and also finished behind CIVIL UNREST here in January. The latter hasn’t won over hurdles since 2013 but Steven Fox’ claim can help rectify that fact today. Know Your Name and Mitcd look best of the rest ahead of Catchthemoonlight and Marbeth.
Dubai Celebrity 20-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Sedgefield 2m 1f (4) sft in Mar.
Civil Unrest (IRE) 20-1 (12-2) Led, headed before 5th, tracked leader, led before 4 out, headed run-in, kept on well, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Fields of Glory (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Know Your Name 7-1 (11-11) Took keen hold, chased leaders on inside, hampered on bend after 3 out, close 3rd when pecked slightly 2 out, no extra before last, 5th of 7, 17 1/4l behind Galactic Power (10-9) at Catterick 2m hcp (5) gs in Jan.
Catchthemoonlight 5-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, one pace, 4th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Oishin (11-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Mitcd (IRE) 7-2 (11-1) Held up, towards rear, headway approaching 5th, went 3rd before 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, weakened into 5th in closing stages, 5th of 15, 27 1/4l behind Annie Alainn (11-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Pekanheim (IRE) Evensfav (11-5) Tracked front pair, went 2nd at 8th, led 5 out, hard pressed after 3 out, ridden and kept on under pressure flat, just held on, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Mar beating Treat Yourself (11-12) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Parkie Boy 16-1 (10-11) Led, set strong pace and clear after 2nd, reduced lead approaching 6th, soon headed ansd weakened rapidly, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) hvy in Feb.
Marbeth (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Mid-division, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 10, 15 1/4l behind Alys Rock (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Jan.
Scrutiny 50-1 (10-4) Led to after 1st, chased winner to before 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before next, at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Dec.
