led, not fluent 4th, jumped left 11th, ridden after 14th, headed 3 out, weakening in tired 3rd when pulled up before 2 out
held up, reminders after 7th, stumbled slightly 11th, headway next, led 3 out, headed approaching last when pecked, no impression flat
keen early, soon steadied into 5th, not fluent 11th, weakened next, pulled up before 4 out, dismounted
chased leaders, not fluent 4th, went 2nd 7th until 9th, lost place when blundered 12th, pulled up before 14th
held up in rear, headway 12th, jumped slowly 4 out, went 2nd after 3 out, led approaching last, driven out
reminders at several stages, chased leader to 3rd and again 9th unil 11th, outpaced 13th, plugged on take remote 3rd latter stages
prominent, went 2nd 3rd until 7th and again 11th until approaching 4 out, weakened after 3 out
A good race and QUAZY DE JOIE is our selection in it with Omme Antique and Pontiff respected. Jonjo O'Neill has his string in relatively fair fettle and while Quazy De Joie is not the most straight forward of individuals, he seems to stay the trip and on the basis of his third in a hot handicap at Warwick in December, he would have to have a more than fair shout if putting it altogether. Omme Antique has progressed from a low base figure and has a very light racing weight. Today represents a step up in trip and therefore a leap into the unknown. Pontiff misfired last time though he made all to win readily at Warwick on his previous visit to the track. Shaking Hands continues to fly up the handicap - latterly by 3lb without even leaving the security of his box. Woodlands Genpower is something of a standing dish around here though his last two runs have suggested that old father time might finally be catching up with him. Paddy's Tern travelled well at Sedgefield last time out though probably didn't stay the marathon 3m3f trip. Mokum is not totally out of it on some of his better form though he showed little interest in a Military Riders race at Sandown. Quazy De Joie is tentatively offered up.
Pontiff (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Led after 2nd, jumped right and slowly next, headed next, chased winner until 7th, lost place 11th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 14th, in a race won by Buffalo Bob (11-1) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb, 10 ran.
Shaking Hands (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Numerous mistakes, prominent, hit 6th, blundered 12th, mistake 13th, beaten when hit 2 out, 8th of 11, well behind Sharajan (11-12) at Ffos Las 3m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Quazy de Joie (FR) 4-1fav (11-6) Held up in rear, ridden approaching 12th, reached modset 6th 3 out, no impression, 6th of 11, 20l behind Go West (11-9) at Warwick 3m hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd.
Commanche Dream 13-2 (10-7) Led, headed 5th, tracked leader after, mistake 12th, blundered 4 out soon ridden, challenged last, led towards finish, ran on, won at Fakenham 3m beg chase (4) sft in Feb beating Bonikos (11-0) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Paddy's Tern 7-1 (10-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led 9th, narrowly headed 2 out, stayed challenging until no extra flat, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Oniz Tiptoes (10-8) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft.
Woodlands Genpower (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Soon struggling in rear, lost touch and pulled up before 9th, in a race won by Man of The Moment (11-6) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd, 14 ran.
Omme Antique (FR) 9-4fav (11-12) Soon led, headed after 10th, led again next, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened last, 5th of 8, 14l behind Killfinnan Castle (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Feb.
Mokum (FR) 17-2 (11-7) In rear, behind from 9th, 7th of 12, well behind Scots Dragoon (11-12) at Sandown 3m am chs 0-130 (3) gd.
