led to 3 out, weakened after 2 out
chased leaders until weakened after 2 out
mid-division, headway 6th, weakening when hampered 2 out
held up towards rear, headway after 6th, led 3 out, hard ridden and headed approaching last, no extra
held up in touch, every chance 2 out, no impression on leaders approaching last
chased leaders, led and not fluent last, soon headed, ran on
mistake 1st, always behind, losing touch when jumped slowly 6th, pulled up before 4 out
held up, headway after 3 out, in mid-division when hampered 2 out, no danger after
held up in touch, jumped left 3 out, close up 2 out, on pace
chased leaders until after 6th, no chance when badly hampered 2 out
chased leaders until approaching 3 out
chased leaders until 6th, tailed off when pulled up after last
held up towards rear, hit 7th, mistake 3 out, switched left approaching 2 out, never dangerous
chased leader until approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up, headway 3 out, every chance approaching last, one pace flat
held up, not fluent 3rd, hampered 3 out, headway 2 out, no further progress
mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden 4 out, challenge from 2 out, led soon after last, all out
held up in touch, weakened after 4 out
mid-division, stayed on from 2 out, never nearer
held up, hampered 3 out, headway 2 out, never near leaders
mid-division, lost place after 6th, mistake 7th, no danger after
held up, never dangerous
held up, headway 3 out, closer and travelling well when fell 2 out
The Market Man is just preferred to Penneyrose Bay, with Valley Ride and Cherub just two more in with chances. The Market Man returns to the scene of his reappearance victory in October, and this lightly-races sort has the scope to improve even further. Any more heavy rain would be a worry for the New Zealand-bred, but he handled soft ground when scoring at Kempton last November, so he is still the choice off what looks a tempting mark, given the ease of his latest success. Penneyrose Bay bids to defy another rise after her Wincanton demolition job over Almah, and can give the selection most to do. She is due to go chasing eventually, and that could be sooner rather than later. Valley Ride is on a retrieval mission, having unshipped Tom Doyle on the run-in at Stratford when all set to justify favouritism, handing the race on a plate to Croix de Guerre. He was a progressive sort last term and is another that is set to play a part in proceedings. Cherub had the world at his feet two seasons ago after landing a big four-year-old race at Punchestown, but mirrored the form of the rest of Jonjo's team last year. He should be kept on the right side of along with Nippy Des Mottes who hacked up at Exeter recently. However, The Market Man has the scope to progress further and is the one to be on.
Penneyrose Bay 11-4 (11-12) Made all, clear 5th, shaken up approaching 2 out, heavily eased from last, won at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl (C) gd beating Almah (11-4) by 14l, 8 ran.
Croix de Guerre (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, weakened quickly before 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Armaturk (11-12) at Lingfield 2m lst hcp chs (A) gd in Oct, 10 ran.
Valley Ride (IRE) 10-3fav (11-9) In rear, headway 6th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, led approaching last, in command when hung badly right close home and unseated rider in race won by Croix De Guerre (11-11) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (C) gd in Oct, 12 ran.
Manx Royal (FR) 5-1 (12-4) Held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace from next, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Queen Soraya (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (D) gd in Apr.
Cherub (GER) 14-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 11, 14l behind Coat of Honour (10-0) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl Grd 3 (A) gs in May.
Il Duce (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Chased leader, hit 4 out, led on bit approaching 3 out easily, won at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (E) gs in Apr beating Bengo (11-7) by 9l, 10 ran.
Diego Cao (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 23, 14l behind Penzance (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo hdl Grd 1 (A) gd in Mar.
Salut Saint Cloud 11-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and weakened 4 out, 10th of 15, 40l behind Lacdoudal (10-6) at Chepstow 2m 4f lst hcp hdl (A) sft in Oct.
Cantgeton (IRE) 7-2fav (10-7) Made all, switched right and pressed last, driven out flat, comfortably, won at Cheltenham 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-135 (E) gd in Oct beating Reiziger (10-2) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Waltzing Beau 16-1 (10-7) Tracked winner until 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out, 3rd of 4, well behind Gold Medallist (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov hdl (B) sft in Feb.
Pretty Star (GER) 11-4fav (11-10) Chased leaders, reminder after 6th, weakened after 3 out, 9th of 14, 27l behind Holland Park (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gs in Mar.
Owennacurra Bobby (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Prominent, reminders 3rd, 3rd when slight mistake 6th, weakened 4 out, 10th of 16, well behind Baron De Feypo (10-1) at Naas 2m 4f hcp hdl gs in Oct.
Urban (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Towards rear, 7th and headway 3 out, 3rd after 2 out, 2nd and kept on from last without troubling winner, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Baron De Feypo (10-1) at Naas 2m 4f hcp hdl gs in Oct.
Habitual Dancer 8-1 (11-9) In touch, led 2nd, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 19l behind Mister Arjay (11-2) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft in Oct.
Dom d'Orgeval (FR) 5-1 (11-9) Held up rear, some progress approaching 6th, weakened next, 5th of 15, 9l behind Baron De Feypo (10-9) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft in Mar.
Rights Of Man (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, slight mistake 3rd, led soon after next, briefly clear approaching straight, strongly pressed and headed 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Ballyagran (10-1.
Hordago (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, no impression under pressure in moderate 5th approaching straight, kept on without threatening into 3rd at last, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Owennacurra Bobby (10-7) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 gs in Sept.
Alagon (IRE) 11-10jt-fav (11-6) Held up tracking leaders, not fluent 5th, left in lead 7th, ridden clear approaching last, won at Stratford 2m 6f nov hdl (C) gf in Apr beating Star Angler (11-6) by 9l, 6 ran.
Screenplay 11-2 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden and some progress after 4 out, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Croix De Guerre (11-11) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (C) gd in Oct.
Millanymare (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Always behind, tailed off, 19th of 21, more than 9l behind Heronstown (9-13) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 0-130 gd in Oct.
Jockser (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway after 7th, soon weakened, 7th of 18, 12l behind Mouseski (10-8) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Oct.
Rory Sunset (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 7th halfway, improved into 3rd 4 out, 4th next, no extra after 2 out, 4th of 16, 10l behind Baron De Feypo (10-1) at Naas 2m 4f hcp hdl gs in Oct.
Nippy Des Mottes (FR) 4-5fav (10-12) Hampered 1st, held up, headway approaching 5th, led on bit 2 out, hit last, very easily, won at Exeter 2m 3f nov hdl (D) gs beating Galteemountain Boy (10-12) by 15l, 11 ran.
The Market Man (NZ) 9-2jt-fav (10-13) Held up in mid-division, good headway when slightly hampered 3 out, led 2 out, stayed on well flat, won at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gd in Oct beating Fire Dragon (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
