Formwatch

Fine Casting (IRE) 10-3 (10-7) Jumped left at times, chased leaders, not fluent 6th, lost 2nd next, pushed along after 3 out, no impression 2 out, no extra flat, 3rd of 5, 7 1/2l behind Libberty Hunter (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (3) hvy in Jan.

Issuing Authority (IRE) 7-4 (11-8) Chased leader, challenged 8th, led after next, clear 2 out, stayed on, comfortably, won at Haydock 2m (3) hvy in Dec beating Inedit Star (11-8) by 15l, 3 ran.

Escapeandevade (IRE) 7-2 (12-1) Led, headed and remained prominent 5th, pushed along and switched left before 3 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 6, 16l behind Ardera Cross (10-2) at Ayr 2m hcp (4) hvy in Jan.

Netywell (FR) 7-4 (10-8) Chased leaders, went 2nd when slow 7th, led before 4 out, jumped left 3 out, clear 2 out, stayed on well, won at Haydock 2m hcp (3) hvy in Dec beating Bythesametoken (12-0) by 15l, 4 ran.

Martator (FR) 6-5fav (11-9) Led, went clear after 3rd, hit 7th, reduced lead before 4 out, shaken up 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, well held by winner before last, kept on, 2nd of 5, 4 1/4l behind Issar D'Airy (11-3) at Newbury 2m hcp (3) sft in Dec.