led, driven and headed approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
settled in mid-division, headway 3 out, led approaching last, soon clear, hard held, impressive
held up in touch, effort 3 out,soon weakened
held up in mid-division, under pressure approaching 2 out, never on terms
always prominent, led approaching 2 out, headed before last, not pace of winner
chased leaders, hard driven to challenge approaching 2 out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, slow 3rd, soon lost place, behind from 3 out
in rear, some late headway, never a factor
chased leaders, hard driven after 3 out, soon weakened
held up well in rear, shaken up approaching 2 out, never dangerous
SHAMMICK BOY has already proved himself a decent novice, winning twice over this trip at Taunton. The slightly quicker ground here isn't a concern and Victor Dartnall's charge can complete his hat-trick, despite the double penalty. Topolski, a four times winner on the Flat, made a winning start to his career over hurdles at Sandown and is open to further improvement but The Hague has a lot more on his plate than when successful in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton and Falcon Island may need more time to acclimatise after his move from Jessica Harrington's yard. Water Garden has shown promise in both starts over timber but looks as though he needs further than this.
Shammick Boy (IRE) 13-8fav (11-10) Led and set fast pace, hit last when under pressure, soon headed, ridden and rallied to regain lead close home, won at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb beating Secret World (11-3) by shd, 13 ran.
Topolski (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Held up last in steadily run race, went 3rd on inside after 3 out, quickened to challenge before 2 out, led soon after 2 out, ridden and in command before last, promising hurdling debut, won at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb beating Lifestyle (11-2) by 7l, 5 ran.
Barton Cliche 33-1 (11-2) Took keen hold early, chased leaders until outpaced after 3 out, 7th of 14, 34l behind Henry King (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Domos Boy (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Behind, slow 3rd and next, lost touch soon after, 8th of 11, 30l behind Timesawastin (11-1) at Ffos Las 2m mdn hdl (5) sft.
Falcon Island 17-2 (11-12) Took keen hold, in touch, headway to chase leaders 6th, ridden and weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 10, 24l behind Fountains Flypast (11-3) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Fennis Ted (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always in rear, behind from 7th, 7th of 10, well behind Turtlethomas (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs.
Fresher Fishing (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Took keen hold in mid-division, ridden and struggling after 5th, tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Listenlook (11-2) at Chepstow 2m 4f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (4) sft in Feb.
Hard Tackle (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Keen in mid-division, headway and went close up after 4th, chasing leaders when hit 5th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 13, 50l behind Dark Lover (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Navajo Nation (IRE) 15-2 (11-1) In touch, ridden and weakened approaching 5th, pulled up before next, in a race won by Milo Milan (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs, 7 ran.
Only Witness (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, took keen hold, headway 5th, ridden after 7th, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 9, 30l behind Araldur (11-2) at Kempton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Water Garden (FR) 11-2 (11-4) Mid-division, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 14, 37l behind Golden Chieftain (11-11) at Exeter 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
The Hague 14-1 (10-11) Chased clear leader, led approaching 3 out, clear when hit next, stayed on, won at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Feb beating Alystar (10-9) by 15l, 13 ran.
Vitruvian Man 50-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened before 3 out, 11th of 12, well behind Red Merlin (10-7) at Doncaster 2m 4yo nov stks (4) gd.
Spiritual Art 100-1 (10-2) Always behind, weakening when mistake 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Bunglasha Lady (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Feb, 12 ran.
