Verdict

BITOFAPUZZLE was long odds-on for a Grade 2 race at Thurles last week but blundered and unseated Noel Fehily three out when going clear. Compensation awaits here with a clear round, though Kalane has ability and started favourite for a Listed contest at Doncaster last month so shouldn't be ignored. Teochew sprang a surprise at Sedgefield in October but has struggled since and Goldray makes her chasing bow at the age of 10 having failed to record a career win so far.

Formwatch

Bitofapuzzle 3-10fav (11-0) Prominent and disputed lead, led after 3rd, 2 lengths advantage travelling well when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Thurles 2m 4f (1) sft in Jan.

Kalane (IRE) 2-1fav (10-12) Chased leader, jumped right 3rd, outpaced and disputing just over 3 lengths 3rd when fell 4 out, at Doncaster 2m 5f lst (1) gs in Dec.

Teochew (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) In touch in rear, headway to chase leaders 13th, driven and one pace 3 out, weakened from next, 5th of 6, 24 3/4l behind Alto Des Mottes (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.

Goldray 7-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders on inside, mistake and lost place 3rd, not fluent 4th, headway before 7th, mistake and no impression on winner 2 out, went 2nd again flat, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Miss Macnamara (11-0) at Bangor 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Jul.