made all, awkward 5th, pushed clear 2 out, drifted left under pressure flat, stayed on strongly
held up in rear, ridden after 3 out, soon lost touch
raced in 3rd, ridden to chase leader 2 out, ran on flat but never on terms
tracked leader, ridden before 2 out, faded before last
SENDING LOVE perhaps hasn't fulfilled expectations after a stylish success at Ffos Las on his first start of the season, but has been highly tried for the most part and still sets the standard here. Brian Carver's claim also negates 3lb of his 7lb penalty for that Welsh victory. Morfee and Ozzie Man have both displayed sufficient ability to be regarded as viable dangers, with the former, who looks quite progressive, seen as the likeliest threat. Forthegreatergood hasn't been since for Fergal O'Brien since pulling up in December and the market should provide the best guide to her chance, whilst winning pointer, Iron In The Soul returns from a lengthy absence.
Sending Love (IRE) 2-1fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 18 3/4l behind Only The Bold (11-3) at Southwell 2m 4f (4) sft in Feb.
Iron In The Soul 12-1 (12-0) Fell 2, at Charing 3m in Feb.
Morfee (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Held up in last pair, closer at 3rd, jumped slowly 4 out, outpaced and struggling before 2 out, went 2nd at the last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Orbys Legend (11-7) at Sandown 2m (4) gs in Mar.
Forthegreatergood (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Not fluent 1st, prominent, niggled along and lost position before 4 out, outpaced approaching 3 out, pulled up, at Ludlow 2m 5f (4) sft in Dec.
Ozzie Man (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Not always fluent, chased leader until 4th, went 2nd again 6th until off final bend, no impression in 3rd from 2 out, 3rd of 6, 17 1/2l behind Valleres (11-9) at Fontwell 2m 6f (4) gs in Mar.
