tracked leader, led 5 out, headed on long run to 3 out, ridden and not fluent 2 out, weakened last, lost 2nd towards finish
led, headed 5 out, led again on long run to 3 out, hit 2 out, ridden and stayed on
tracked leaders, weakened 3 out
in touch, chased leaders 4 out, ridden when hit 2 out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
close up, lost place 6th, ridden and outpaced 4 out, rallied 2 out, no threat
in rear, headway 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out
AWAY FOR SLATES will have nowhere to hide if he doesn’t take advantage of what appears a simple opportunity. He was second in a Class 4 handicap over course and distance in November off mark of 120 and is now rated 115. Rock Of Leon has to compete off level weights and is rated 10lb lower. He is fully exposed in this grade, though is the one most likely to profit if the favourite flops gain. The latter’s stable companion, Tekiblue de L'Orme, has yet to show much in the way of ability and the rest are similarly handicapped.
Away For Slates (IRE) 16-1 (12-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along before 5 out, soon weakened and pulled up, at Warwick 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Rock Of Leon 6-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, mistake 6 out, pushed along before 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 6, 24 1/2l behind Little Bruce (11-11) at Wetherby 2m 5f (4) hvy in Mar.
Tekiblue de L'Orme (FR) 40-1 (11-2) In rear, not fluent 6th, weakened 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 5, dist behind Louse Talk (11-8) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) hvy in Mar.
Bygones For Coins (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Chased leader to before 5th, behind from 4 out, tailed off next, pulled up before 2 out, at Southwell 2m hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Lady Of The Rea (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, weakened before 3 out, 5th of 6, dist behind Little Bruce (11-11) at Wetherby 2m 5f (4) hvy in Mar.
Shesthebusiness 150-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, weakened before 3 out, 7th of 10, dist behind Treshnish (11-0) at Newcastle 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
