soon mid-division, mistake 5th and next, ridden and struggling after 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden 8th, weakened on long run to 3 out
always behind, ridden and struggling after 8th, tailed off 3 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 7th
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4th, went 2nd 8th, challenged 3 out, led soon after, in command from 2 out and stayed on well
in rear, ridden and lost touch 7th, tailed off when pulled up after next
held up in rear, headway 7th, chased leading pair on long run to 3 out, ridden and weakened before next
made most, headed 7th, driven along next, weakened and eased on long run to 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, mistake 4th, ridden 7th, weakened and behind from next
soon driven along towards rear, headway from 2 out, went moderate 4th and went moderate flat
held up in mid-division, headway 6th, 6th and driven on long run to 3 out, went 3rd under pressure approaching 2 out, no impression
mistake 1st, chased leaders, mistake and ridden 4th, driven along and weakened before 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Nonrunner
Blueland has held his form well since an absence of nearly two years so has to be added to calculations while top weight Well Green looks interesting but the vote goes to the very well treated DAYS OF PLEASURE. After winning a similar contest off this mark last time the selection is this time allotted a weight for age allowance as a result finds himself really well treated and better off than when scoring that day. Well Green has the burden of top weight but his good performance on handicap debut treads well if viewed through the second and fifth placed runners. His yard are also starting to show some signs of life and he can improve in this sphere off this rating. Blueland had 634 days off after landing a similar contest over course and distance. He's held his form quite well since returning and his mark looks fair enough. Benedict Bay could be dangerous now after his mark has fallen to a level just one pound higher than his last win which came during this month last year over course and distance but Days Of Pleasure is the percentage call.
Well Green (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden behind leaders 2 out, hit last, one pace, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Painter Man (11-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Feb.
Arctic Shadow 14-1 (9-13) Always rear division, ridden and struggling after 3 out, 13th of 19, 37l behind Cathedral Rock (11-10) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Feb.
Geography (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Always in rear, struggling 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 15, well behind Quattrocento (11-7) at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb.
Cortesia (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, not fluent 6th, ridden approaching 7th, never in contention, 12th of 20, 32l behind Gallileo Figaro (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
Aya 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division on outside in well grouped field, progress 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 20, 28l behind Gallileo Figaro (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
Bringewood Fox 33-1 (10-11) In touch, lost place after 5th, soon struggling, 7th of 13, well behind Ballykelly (11-0) at Towcester 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Blueland (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Always towards rear, 6th of 16, 34l behind Quillygham (11-5) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Feb.
Silber Mond 10-1 (10-8) Towards rear, ridden 3 out, never on terms, 5th of 11, 30l behind El Corredor (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May '06.
English Jim (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Close up until driven and lost place 6th, soon tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Quattrocento (11-7) at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb.
Benedict Bay 14-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, ridden after 7th, weakened after 9th, 5th of 16, 31l behind Quillygham (11-5) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Feb.
Bollywood (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway 3rd, joined leaders 7th, weakened next, 5th of 14, 37l behind Stance (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f sll hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Tanktastic 20-1 (10-4) Mid-division, headway 3rd, chased leader 6th until not fluent last, no extra, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Millitant Man (11-2) at Hereford 3m 2f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Auburn Grey 200-1 (10-12) Keen early, with leaders, pushed along after 8th, losing place when mistake and hampered 10th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up at the 12th in race won by Firth Of Forth (10-12) at Warwick 3m nov chs (4) sft in Feb, 8 ran.
Days of Pleasure (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway from 6th, led 7th, made rest, strongly pressed and carried right flat, just held on, won at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs beating Head To Kerry (11-9) by a ns, 16 ran.
