led, ridden 17th, headed approaching 4 out, rallied to regain lead 3 out, clear from next, stayed on well
held up in last, pushed along 13th, behind 16th, tailed off approaching 4 out, pulled up after
pressed winner, jumped big and slowly on occasions on first circuit, led approaching 4 out, ridden and headed 3 next, stuttered into 2nd last and quickely beaten
held up in close 3rd, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened before next
After seven attempts, Earth Planet is still chasing his first win over the larger obstacles and is up against some decent novices here. Dover's Hill won at Exeter on his reappearance and has been taking on better opposition since. He looks a better bet than Sheshali, well beaten at Taunton four weeks ago. Mary Hambro's gelding may find this longer distance stretching his stamina, however, whereas SILVER KATE will stay every yard of the trip. David Richards' mare showed tremendous tenacity to get the better of Voramar Two at Chepstow two outings ago and was too tough for the well-regarded Cannington Brook and Alfie Sherrin over 3m2f at Warwick last time. Her jumping is improving with experience and she should be hard to beat today.
Dover's Hill 5-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, mistake 2nd, weakened 13th, 4th of 6, well behind Bakbenscher (11-7) at Exeter 3m grd chs (5yo+) (2) sft in Feb.
Sheshali (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Raced in rear, in touch, took keen hold, jumped slowly 3rd, mistake 13th, left in remote 4th 3 out, soon beaten, 4th of 6, 33l behind Lake Legend (11-0) at Taunton 2m 7f nov chs (4) gd in Feb.
Silver Kate (IRE) 3-1 (10-11) Led until jumped slowly 1st, tracked leader, not fluent next, led approaching 14th until next, stayed front rank, led again 2 out, stayed on gamely, won at Warwick 3m 2f nov chs (3) gs in Feb beating Cannington Brook (10-12) by 4l, 5 ran.
Earth Planet (IRE) 4-1 (10-9) Close up, mistake 5th, went 3rd before 11th, ridden after 4 out, stayed on same pace before next, 3rd of 8, 17l behind Fin Vin De Leu (10-12) at Taunton 2m 7f beg chase (4) gs.
