led and set steady pace, joined and pushed along 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, ridden between last two, well held, no chance with winner
tracked leader, pushed along to challenge 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden clear between last two, stayed on well
always last, struggling when awkward 4 out, tailed off
NonRunner
Hecouldbetheone was only beaten a head carrying a double penalty at Plumpton last month but MILAN BRIDGE has the edge at the weights. Paul Nicholls’ charge won a handicap at Hereford last time and also carries a double penalty along with Ucanaver. The latter has won a couple of mares’ only races, though steps up in distance today. Sure Listen has little chance in this company though will pick up prize money with a clear round.
Hecouldbetheone (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Led, pushed along when hit 2 out, joined next, ridden and ran on, headed final strides, 2nd of 5, hd behind Unanswered Prayers (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f (4) gs in Mar.
Milan Bridge (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Handy, effort and headway into 2nd 8th, led before 2 out, good jump last, drifted left but stayed on well, always doing enough, won at Hereford 3m 2f hcp (4) sft in Mar beating Lord Of Kerak (12-0) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Sure Listen (FR) 300-1 (10-12) Chased leaders early, pushed along and lost place before 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out, at Taunton 2m 3f (4) gs in Dec.
Ucanaver 11-10fav (11-5) Made all, ridden approaching 2 out, joined by rival who made mistake and lost momentum last, driven out, won at Ffos Las 2m (4) gs in Feb beating Rock Of Fame (10-12) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
