led and disputed, in front 4 out, joined next, ridden and headed well before next, soon no extra in 3rd
chased leaders, went close 2nd 3 out, led well before next, taken wide in home straight, clear when bit awkward 2 out, kept on strongly
raced wide, always behind, tailed off
always behind, never a factor, tailed off
led and disputed until blundered 4 out, lost 2nd next, weakened soon after, mistake 2 out
raced widest, chased leaders, weakened 4 out, tailed off
soon chasing leaders on inside, pushed along after 3 out, went 2nd before next, stayed on same pace and held run-in
chased leaders until lost place and towards rear approaching 5th, tailed off next, pulled up soon after
Dagueneau, who has improved with each run, stepped up to 2m5f at Ludlow and was only beaten two lengths so looks certain to get into contention. Winning bumper Prince Llywelyn couldn't get to Penny Mallow at Wetherby and the winner has been beaten twice subsequently. TORN AND FRAYED has finished runner-up twice and generally performed in better company. He finished last of four behind Sporting John at Ascot last time but ran well for a long way and this looks his level. Castle Robin, a winner between the flags, has shown potential in bumpers and will be more at home over timber.
Castle Robin (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Led, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened entering final 2f, 7th of 9, 12 1/4l behind Ocean Wind (10-7) at Newbury 2m lst (1) gd in Feb.
Dagueneau (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway 4 out, tracked leaders before next, ridden after 2 out, every chance last, kept on, held towards finish, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Polish (11-4) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn (4) gs in Feb.
Enchancia (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) With leaders, hit 2nd, pushed along and lost place before 8th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 9th, at Uttoxeter 2m 7f mdn (4) hvy in Feb.
Midnight Glance 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 11, dist behind The Big Breakaway (11-4) at Newbury 2m 5f (4) sft in Dec.
Prince Llywelyn 9-4 (11-2) Chased leaders, driven to challenge before 2 out, soon every chance, faded flat, 2nd of 8, 6 1/2l behind Penny Mallow (11-1) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) sft in Jan.
Special Buddy (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway 6 out, chased leaders next, soon outpaced, remote 4th, tailed off, 4th of 7, dist behind Ask For Glory (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) sft in Feb.
Torn And Frayed (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leading pair, hit 3rd, weakened 2 out, last of 4, 15 1/2l behind Sporting John (11-8) at Ascot 2m 3f (2) sft in Feb.
What A Baloo (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Behind and tailed off most of way, 12th of 14, 34 1/4l behind Wilde About Oscar (11-0) at Warwick 2m (5) sft in Dec.
