tracked leaders, took keen hold, mistake 7th, weakening when badly hampered 2 out
held up well in rear in last, steady headway approaching 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, challenging when hit last, stayed on same pace flat, no impression
always behind, tailed off
mid-division, ridden and struggling after 7th
tracked leaders, mistake 6th, went 2nd after next, not fluent 3 out, challenged 2 out, carried head high and demoted to 3rd before last, no extra in 4th flat
prominent, ridden approaching 7th, weakened before 2 out
held up in rear, headway approaching 7th, weakened 3 out
held up rear of mid-division, ridden and struggling after 5th, behind 7th
mid-division on inside, reminders after 5th, ridden and lost touch after 7th, tailed off
held up towards rear, took keen hold, not fluent and led 7th, narrow lead when fell 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, weakened 3 out, hampered 2 out
prominent, riddem approaching 6th, soon lost place, well behind before 3 out, ran on from 2 out, went 3rd flat, gaining on 2nd near finish
mid-division on outside, headway after 6th, weakened after 3 out, badly hampered 2 out
jumped right 1st, always well in rear, tailed off
tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, mistake 7th, soon weakened, tailed off
in touch in mid-division, headway 3 out, challenging when left in lead 2 out, pressed last, stayed on well to assert flat
led until mistake 7th, weakened after 3 out, hampered 2 out
A trappy contest in which a case can be made for many but this could be the day for SWITCHED OFF to atone for a fall at Exeter last time when travelling sweetly. He's not the easiest ride but there are no concerns about his amateur rider who has already been successful on the gelding on both the Flat and over timber. Very Stylish lived up to his name when scoring here under a typically confident Richie McLernon hold-up ride last summer and the market should indicate his wellbeing on this return to action. He will be a real danger if ready to roll. Be My Light is reliable and consistent, likewise Marleno, while Spiritual Guidance is on a nice mark for one that remains relatively unexposed.
Wester Ross (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders on outer, led briefly and blundered 4th, outpaced 4 out, kept on on from 2 out, 4th of 11, 14l behind Ubi Ace (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Marleno (GER) 20-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, headway going well 3 out, 4th when landed awkwardly last, no extra, 5th of 17, 8l behind Firm Order (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Feb.
Elusive Muse 8-1 (11-7) Prominent, took keen hold, challenged approaching 4th, not fluent 5th, lost 2nd next, hampered 8th, weakened before next, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Ripalong Lad (11-5) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jul.
Very Stylish (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Held up, soon in mid-division, hit 3 out, ridden to lead when pecked and headed briefly last, soon back in front, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jul beating Aldiruos (10-13) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Switched Off 11-2 (11-12) Towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, went 3rd before next, went 2nd after 3 out, staying on when fell 2 out, in a race won by Black Phantom (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar, 12 ran.
Father Probus 12-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear on outside, headway 3rd, closed to press leaders after 7th, ridden when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 17, 30l behind Snake Charmer (11-1) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Feb.
Kempley Green (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leading pair, lost place after 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 9, 50l behind L'Eldorado (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Alhaque (USA) 50-1 (11-7) Raced wide, towards rear, ridden and strugging in rear 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Aviador (11-3) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Feb, 13 ran.
Soleil D'avril (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Held up in 7th, ridden and struggling 4 out, hit next, 7th of 8, 33l behind Sprinter Sacre (11-7) at Ascot 2m nov hdl (2) sft in Feb.
Kayfton Pete 16-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, mistake 1st, hampered next, headway 3 out, one pace when went 3rd last, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Tharaya (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Icy Colt (ARG) 9-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, soon outpaced, weakened from 2 out, 7th of 14, 33l behind Moon Indigo (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Yeoman Spirit (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, soon went 2nd, led 4th, mistake 4 out, soon headed, weakened before next, 8th of 11, well behind Saintly Lady (10-10) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Drussell (IRE) 28-1 (11-5) Always in rear, pulled up before last, in a race won by Daring Origyn (11-8) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Maria Antonia (IRE) 2-1fav (10-12) Led at strong pace and soon clear, mistake 6th, headed 3 out, weakened before next, 4th of 6, 10l behind Tiger O'Toole (10-4) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Sep '09.
Spiritual Guidance (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, effort 2 out, kept on one pace, went 2nd at last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 20l behind Renard D'Irlande (11-8) at Folkestone 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Be My Light (IRE) 4-1 (10-6) Held up in touch, not fluent 2nd, tracked leaders after 5th, ridden before 2 out, kept on from last, always well held, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Cloudy Spirit (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Prince Louis (FR) 9-2 (11-12) In touch, blundered repeatedly, reminders 5th, behind 8th, pulled up 3 out, in a race won by Restezen D'armor (11-10) at Plumpton 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Feb, 6 ran.
