tracked leaders in 3rd, every chance last, ridden run-in, kept on and held towards finish
led, headed 2 out, ridden and switched right run-in, kept on same pace
in rear and in touch, weakened before 2 out
tracked leader, led 2 out, pressed last, ridden run-in, held on towards finish
DJARKALIN has to be forgiven a below par effort when favourite at Fakenham last time but had gone close in all three previous outings including a head defeat over track and trip and has plenty in hand with Hes Our Robin on these terms. The latter was placed on several occasions when trained in Ireland last year while bumper winner War Creation should finish closer with a debut third over hurdles at Perth in January under her belt. Oliver's Island looks up against it.
Djarkalin (FR) Evensfav (11-5) Tracked leader, pushed along and lost place 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, 3rd of 5, dist behind Iconic Sky (10-0) at Fakenham 2m mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Hes Our Robin (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, jumped right throughout, under pressure after 3 out, soon weakened, modest 2nd, 2nd of 4, 23l behind Cousin Oscar (11-6) at Bangor 2m 1f (4) gs in Mar.
Oliver's Island (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, ridden before 4 out, plugging on same pace when left modest 5th 3 out, left poor 4th last, 4th of 12, 16 1/2l behind Resolution Bay (11-5) at Chepstow 2m (4) gd in Apr.
War Creation (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) In touch, blundered 1st, headway to chase leaders approaching 6th, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 11, 12l behind I'm A Game Changer (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f (4) gs in Jan.
