Newcomer RYDE BACK looks the pick in a race with little form to go on with both Aboukir Bay and Heronway worth noting. The selection comes from the Nicky Henderson yard and has the services of Tony McCoy. She is nicely bred and the market will more than likely be the best guide to her chances. The same can be said about Heronway who comes from a yard with an excellent strike rate in these races. Again he looks well bred so any market moves should be noted. Of the contenders with form Aboukir Bay won on his only start last season at Fontwell when trained by Charlie Longsdon. Now in the care of David Pipe he is respected but has to overcome a penalty. So for the winner we return to the newcomer Ryde Back.
Aboukir Bay (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, chased leaders, led 2f out, driven out final furlong, won at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) sft in Jan beating Quillygham (10-0) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Ballyhar Paddy (IRE) Snurge gelding out of Bikaline du Moulin.
Extreme Conviction (IRE) Danehill Dancer gelding out of Nousaiyra.
Heronway (IRE) Heron Island gelding out of Un Desperado.
Mongoose Alert (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 15, 21l behind Bella Haze (10-7) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) sft.
Niceboy (IRE) Environment Friend gelding out of Take The Catch.
Troop The Colour (USA) Theatrical gelding out of 1m2f-1m3f winner Winsome.
Valldoun (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Soon led, headed over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 43l behind Bai Zhu (10-9) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Nov.
Come On Barbee (IRE) Rudimentary mare out of Ladies Term.
Fraamoss 100-1 (10-11) Towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden 5f out, soon held, 12th of 16, 47l behind King of Leon (11-4) at Ludlow 2m nhf (4) gs.
Ryde Back Bob Back filly out of Knight Ryde.
