held up, effort after 2 out, soon weakened
always towards rear
in touch, ridden after 2 out, weakened approaching last
chased leaders, chased winner after 2 out, lost 2nd flat, one pace
held up, weakened after 2 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
led to 4th, remained close up, outpaced after 2 out, stayed on to chase winner after last, no impression
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up, behind from 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up mid-division, weakened after 2 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
chased leaders, weakened after 2 out
in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
chased leader, led 4th, ridden approaching last, soon drew clear
This is a really competitive event and the vote is given to Wot Way Chief, who is preferred to Ocarina and Cavers Glen. The selection was a little disappointing in a better race than this at Market Rasen last time out but he was a beaten favourite that day and on his previous efforts he would hold strong claims today. Ocarina is interesting as he is lightly-raced and he put in a creditable effort to chase home Bedlam Boy last time. He will probably need to improve to get competitive here but it is quite possible that there will be more to come and he is definite shortlist material. Cavers Glen lost no caste in defeat when chasing home Thatlldoforme at Kelso last time and there is no doubt that he is capable of winning races, although others are preferred on this occasion. Bouncing King is a consistent type and he is another with strong place claims, but Wot Way Chief is forgiven his lastest run and he is nominated to return to form today.
Wot Way Chief 7-2fav (10-10) Held up, headway approaching 6th, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 15, 36l behind Franco (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Cavers Glen 5-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway approaching 3 out, ridden and one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 13, 12l behind Thatlldoforme (10-13) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy.
August Rose (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway to chase winner3 out, stayed on well, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Something Silver (11-7) at Ayr 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft.
Bouncing King 7-2 (11-1) With leaders, led 4 out, headed approaching next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Nelson du Ronceray (11-1) at Ayr 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Ocarina (FR) 9-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd between last 2, ridden, outpaced approaching last, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 18l behind Bedlam Boy (11-3) at Hexham 2m nh mdn hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Toulouse Express (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Led to 3rd, remained prominent until weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 13, 33l behind Hollows Mill (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Feb.
Dolans Bay (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Held up, headway 7th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 5th of 15, 37l behind Iwillrememberyou (10-7) at Catterick 3m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Feb.
Anchors Away 11-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 33l behind Stagecoach Opal (11-5) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec.
