held up, headway to track leading pair 6th, led approaching 2 out, 2 lengths clear and going strongly when ran out and unseated rider last
chased leading trio, pushed along before 3 out, left disputing modest 4th last
chased leader, ridden to narrow lead after 3 out, headed when hit 2 out, ridden between last 2, held in 3rd when left 2nd last
took keen hold, rear of main group from 5th, tailed off 6th, pulled before next
took keen hold in rear, mistake 6th, headway to modest 5th before 2 out, no impression
chased leaders until blundered 3rd, soon dropped to rear, never going or jumping after, tailed off
led, mistake 3 out, soon narrowly headed, stayed challenging, 2 lengths 2nd and looked held when left in lead last
took keen hold, held up, headway to 4th 3 out, soon one pace, left modest 3rd last
The previous race will give a good indication towards the chances of WHISTLEJACQUET, who is marginally preferred ahead of Quideeo De Touzaine, Monreale and Kateal. The last named has the benefit of an improving profile enhanced by a handy mares allowance. She is obviously still learning her trade but could go well for a place if on song. Monreale was Listed class in Germany but failed to show the same sparkle on the level over here. Nevertheless, he is in the right hands to find his level in the jumping game and would be dangerous to rule out. Quideeo De Touzaine is a stayer in the making but was very disappointing last time out. Still he should have learned from his run at Chepstow and may be a lot wiser this afternoon. However, Whistlejacquet already seems to likes this course and, as the trip should also suit him ideally; the Alan King-trained gelding looks very capable of giving weight and a beating to the rest today.
Whistlejacquet 7-2 (11-8) Chased clear leader, close up soon after 3 out, every chance 2 out, weakened into 3rd and blundered last, 3rd of 12, 6l behind King's Legacy (11-1) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Great Ocean Road (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Always behind, 11th of 12, well behind Swansbrook (11-2) at Ascot 2m 3f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (3) sft in Jan.
John's Gift 18-1 (10-13) Chased winner until 5th, chased leaders until outpaced before 2 out, last of 5, 18l behind Meath All Star (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Lomitaar 16-1 (11-1) Chased leaders 11f, tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Dare Me (11-11) at Ffos Las 2m NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Monreale (GER) 50-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on from next, no impression, 6th of 14, 18l behind Real Treasure (10-10) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Arctic Flow 200-1 (10-3) In rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, well behind Hoback Junction (11-1) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Kateal 6-1 (10-12) Hampered 1st, held up, headway 3rd, chased leader after 4th util 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 16, 36l behind Parlesotho (11-5) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Jan '09.
Baraquet 66-1 (10-10) In rear, ridden 3 out, behind when badly hampered by faller after 2 out and unseated rider, in a race won by Halling Gal (10-10) at Taunton 2m 1f Fillies Juvenile Novice Hurdle (4yo) (4) gf in Mar, 10 ran.
Operachy 100-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway to go 6th before 3 out, in 4th when in view towards finish, 4th of 11, 19l behind Minella For Food (11-0) at Exeter 2m 1f nov sell hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Quideo de Touzaine (FR) 5-1 (11-3) Took keen hold, led after 1st until after next, remained prominent, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 15, well behind Lord Tomnoddy (11-0) at Chepstow 3m NH mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Roseville (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on outer, raced keen, weakened approaching 9th, pulled up before next, in a race won by Keepholdin (10-3) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar, 13 ran.
