held up in rear and in touch, went 2nd before 3 out, weakened before last
with leader, pushed along before 4 out, weakened from 3 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, led before last, soon clear
led, ridden and headed before last, one pace
in touch, soon in rear, pushed along after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon outpaced, plugged on to take 3rd before last
Fresh By Nature was only beaten three lengths by CARLO ROCKS over course and distance at the beginning of December and is 13lb better off. But Caroline Bailey's charge had a fair bit up his sleeve that day and, with Richard Johnson doing the steering today, can confirm the form and get back to winning ways. Mount Haven may be the danger as he landed a maiden hurdle at Ludlow two runs ago and was taking on better opposition at Doncaster 12 days ago. Touch Back and Filatore struggle to get their heads in front where it matters.
Mount Haven (IRE) 17-2 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 9th of 12, 35l behind Fingerontheswitch (11-6) at Doncaster 3m hcp (3) gd in Feb.
Filatore (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, mistake 2nd, lost place 4th, soon behind, no danger after, 8th of 11, dist behind Harley Rebel (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Touch Back (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, mistake 7th, weakened next, 6th of 9, dist behind Almost Gemini (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Carlo Rocks (IRE) 3-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, not fluent and lost place 5th, closed 7th, outpaced after 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 9, 20l behind Captain Redbeard (11-1) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Fresh By Nature (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Behind, pushed along and weakened before 5 out, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Towcester 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
