in rear and tracked leaders, chased winner before 7 out, challenged 4 out, every chance 2 out, ridden run-in, kept on and held near finish
tracked winner, mistake 1st, reminders before 7 out, lost place next
made all, pressed from 4 out, ridden after last, held on towards finish
withdrawn
NonRunner
CARLTON RYAN was flattered by his proximity to Wonderful Charm at Musselburgh last month but went one better at Fakenham, despite not been suited by the sharp track. This stiffer course will be more to his liking and he can give weight to Wicklow Lad, Mister Marker and Green Flag. That trio were third, fourth and fifth behind Premier Portrait here last month, though all were well beaten. Miss Biscotti appears to favour good ground and has been off the track since June last year.
Carlton Ryan (IRE) 3-1 (12-4) Held up towards rear, mistake 6th, headway approaching 4 out, chased leaders next, staying on strongly when left in lead last, ridden out, won at Fakenham 3m (6) gs in Feb beating Warden Hill (12-8) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mister Marker (IRE) 20-1 (12-2) Led, headed 4 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 19 1/4l behind Premier Portrait (11-12) at Kelso 2m 7f (5) hvy in Feb.
Miss Biscotti 20-1 (11-5) Prominent, outpaced by front pair before 4 out, ridden after last, kept on under pressure closing stages, took 2nd near finish, no impression with winner, 2nd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Man Of Steel (12-6) at Cartmel 3m 1f (6) gd in Jun.
Green Flag (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 30 1/4l behind Premier Portrait (11-12) at Kelso 2m 7f (5) hvy in Feb.
Wicklow Lad 5-2 (11-12) Chased (clear) winner, closed 10th, lost 2nd next, chased leading pair, outpaced 14th, struggling and no chance after, mistake 2 out, 3rd of 4, 22l behind Loch Ba (12-2) at Carlisle 2m 5f (5) hvy in Mar.
