mid-division, blundered badly, unseated ridder 7th
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4 out
tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened from 2 out
mid-division, headway to chase winner from 3 out, ridden approaching last and one pace flat
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out and weakened from next
tracked leader, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression
always behind
tracked leader, weakened quickly and pulled up before 7th
always behind
mid-division, ridden and one pace from 3 out
led and clear 7th, blundered 3 out, ridden next and kept on gamely flat
mid-division, effort approaching 7th, lost touch from next
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
There's a school of thought that believes Bretton Woods could be well handicapped and we subscribe to it; it will be interesting to see how he fares in the market in comparison to his professionally ridden stablemate. Stravaigin, Heez A Steel and Charles Street have obvious claims whilst Tycheros was gambled on last time and is one to monitor. The selection has disappointed on his last two starts which has to be a concern but he showed promise when making the frame on his debut in a bumper and again when midfield on his hurdling bow. It's that run that suggests he has the scope to win from his present mark as the race has worked out very nicely indeed. He has his trip and ground today and is worth chancing. Heez A Steel is a solid option but is more exposed than many in this line-up which must be a concern. Tycheros may benefit from stepping up in trip whilst Jonty's Lass looks to be running into form and is feasibly weighted at present. Competitive stuff but Bretton Woods could prove to be a handicap snip.
Political Paddy 100-1 (10-9) Held up mid-division, chased leaders approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Mirage Dore (10-13) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Sea Senor 15-2 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden after 4 out, weakened from next, 6th of 13, 20l behind Dundock (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Feb.
Description (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, mistake 9th, effort 3 out, ridden next, no impression approaching last, 7th of 11, 13l behind Reel Charmer (11-6) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Heez A Steel (IRE) 5-2 (11-3) In touch, headway after 3 out, every chance last, ridden and kept on flat, held near finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind South Bank (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Jontys'lass 8-1 (11-2) With leader, led 8th, ridden and headed before 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 4th of 11, 7l behind Bonnie Rock (11-2) at Newcastle 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
More Likely 13-2 (10-7) Led after 1st until approaching 7th, soon ridden and weakened and pulled up 3 out in race won by Tartan Snow (10-13) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
Bretton Woods (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) With leaders until lost place 4th, 11th of 15, 38l behind Frank Crow (11-3) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Tycheros 17-2 (11-12) Always behind, 11th of 16, 28l behind Bonnie Rock (10-13) at Newcastle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Mar.
Box Wallah (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up, weakened 6th, 8th of 18, well behind Mr Multifix (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Charles Street 5-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 10l behind My Arch (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Bene Lad (IRE) 2-1fav (10-6) Held up mid-division, headway approaching 8th, chased leaders, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 11, 45l behind Boris The Blade (11-7) at Ayr 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Mar.
Moneamon 250-1 (10-10) Held up behind, mistake 6th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Companero (11-8) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar, 7 ran.
Snow's Ride 11-1 (11-2) Held up, ridden after 4 out and soon beaten, last of 10, well behind Patavium (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Dec.
Bill's Echo 9-4jt-fav (11-10) Held up in 3rd, not fluent 5th, headway 8th, went 2nd 10th, led approaching 3 out, clear last, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar '07 beating Dead Mans Dante (10-6) by 8l, 5 ran.
Stravaigin 12-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden 3 out, went 2nd next, driven and stayed on flat to lead near finish, won at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar beating Pendle Forest (10-10) by a hd, 17 ran.
