A modest handicap which has attracted a surprisingly large entry. Star of Rory and Bold Reason are maidens that look sure to attract market support but chaser Zamparelli may be having a confidence-booster. Stormingin lacks consistency and Santiago de Cuba still has a bit to prove but Shroughmore Lass will be happier back over hurdles and has had wind surgery since last seen. The race had yet to begin in earnest when CANNY STYLE fell at Haydock. This is a weaker race and Joanne Foster’s mare handles soft ground so could play a part if on a going day.
Santiago de Cuba (IRE) 28-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear on outside, reminders 4th, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 10, dist behind Ar Mest (12-1) at Newbury 2m hcp (4) gd in Jan.
The Vollan (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway before 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened last, 5th of 11, 17 3/4l behind Bright Forecast (11-4) at Leicester 2m (3) gd in Dec.
On The Rox (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened before 2 out, 7th of 8, dist behind Collooney (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f (4) gs in Jan.
Zamparelli (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Behind, fell 8th, at Newbury 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Tim Rocco (GER) 12-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Empire De Maulde (11-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Canny Style 28-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, fell 4th, at Haydock 2m hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Shroughmore Lass (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Jumped poorly in rear, never a factor, tailed off and pulled up after 2 out, at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Stormingin (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Mid-division, pushed along and weakened after 3 out, 13th of 15, dist behind Texan Nomad (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Incus 33-1 (11-12) Held up in mid-division, headway after 3rd, ridden and lost place before 2 out, 8th of 12, 18 3/4l behind Dyliev (11-1) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Star of Rory (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Prominent, hung left and led 2 out, headed last, hung left and no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dyliev (11-1) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Sigurd (GER) 80-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 27 1/2l behind Grey Mist (9-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Los Cerritos (SWI) 200-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, tailed off, 12th of 16, dist behind Winston C (11-5) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) gd in Jan.
Big Chip And Pin 10-1 (11-3) Mid-division, lost place 3rd, well beaten from next, went modest 4th after 3 out, 4th of 8, 37l behind Jenkins (11-10) at Ffos Las 2m (4) gd in Apr.
Khairagash (FR) 66-1 (11-2) Led, joined 5 out, headed after next, weakened before 3 out, 10th of 12, dist behind Colonel Custard (11-8) at Ffos Las 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Bold Reason (GER) 10-1 (10-12) Towards rear, headway after 3rd, challenged 5th, not fluent 3 out, 4th and no extra from 2 out, mistake last, 4th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Teaser (10-12) at Warwick 2m mdn (4) gs in Dec.
