took keen hold, mid-division, headway halfway, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, weakened over 4f out
chased leaders, hung badly left after 4f, weakened over 6f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, chased winner 7f out, hung badly left from 3f out, soon no chance with winner
held up, pushed along 6f out, never on terms
prominent until lost place after 5f, soon behind
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden and weakened 4f out
led 2f, prominent until 9f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
took keen hold, led after 2f, quickened clear 3f out, unchallenged
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, stayed on final 2f, never dangerous
chased leaders 10f, tailed off
held up in touch, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
In the finale, Presentandcorrect gets a solid shout, with Duke Of Kentford and King Cyrus possibly being the ones to fill the frame. Presentandcorrect's bumper form in two runs to date is rock solid, particularly his second to Wichita Lineman at Newbury, and he rates as a major player today. Kaddasan certainly has something to like on breeding while, being a brother to an Irish bumper winner, King Cyrus gets a good mention. Of the others, well, there are not too many that rate as obvious candidates although Paul Webber's Duke Of Kentford is worth a look in the betting, as is Henrietta Knight's Shekel. Overall, though, Presentandcorrect looks to hold a very good chance and, accordingly, is the selection.
One More Step 20-1 (11-2) Took keen hold towards rear, headway halfway, saddle soon slipped, close up well over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 20l behind Wichita Lineman (11-4) at Newbury 2m nhf (6) gf.
Mr Postman Private Despatch gelding out of a lightly-raced maiden.
Presentandcorrect (IRE) Evensfav (11-5) Tracked leader, chased leaders 3f out, led briefly over 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Willie Pep (11-5) at Taunton 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Jan.
Duke of Kentford Shambo gelding out of Kentford Duchess.
Kaddasan 18-1 (10-12) Mid-division, lost place over 4f out, soon behind, 14th of 18, 36l behind Dand Nee (10-5) at Doncaster 1m 5f nhf (H) gf in Dec.
King Cyrus (IRE) Anshan gelding out of a flat and hurdles winner.
Shekel (IRE) Shernazar gelding out of an unraced mare.
Sashenka Silver Patriarch filly out of winning hurdler/chaser Annie Kelly.