Verdict

Wor Verge completed a Carlisle double in October and is just 2lb higher than his last victory though hasn't run well recently. SHIR I DONT KNOW made a successful handicap debut at Ayr where he won with plenty in hand so is taken to defy a 7lb rise. Moonlight Glory, a dual winner in Ireland, was always in the front rank when scoring here last month and a 4lb rise looks manageable but Ninetofive disappointed when well supported at Kelso and makes his handicap debut. Fostered Phil, who won a maiden here in November 2020, had a two-year absence before reappearing with three decent efforts and should now be cherry-ripe.

Formwatch

Wor Verge 18-1 (11-9) In rear, never on terms, 12th of 13, 37 3/4l behind Applaus (11-1) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Feb.

Shir I Dont Know (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway before 5th, challenged 2 out, edged left before last, clear flat, stayed on, won at Ayr 2m hcp (4) sft in Feb beating Kinnegad Lad (10-9) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.

Fostered Phil (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) In touch, ridden and headway 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Applaus (11-1) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Feb.

Moonlight Glory (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along home turn, not fluent 3 out, pressed front pair last, ridden and led over 110 yards out on flat, stayed on well, won going away, won at Newcastle 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Feb beating Crack Du Ninian (12-2) by 3 1/4l, 11 ran.

For Three (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Held up, pushed along and made no impression 3 out when not fluent, plugged on from 2 out, 6th of 10, 21 3/4l behind Lifetime Legend (11-9) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Feb.

Jimmy Rabbitte (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, fell 1st, at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Feb.

Ninetofive (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Chased leaders, pushed along omitted 2 out, ran on same pace, 4th of 9, 13l behind Chapel Green (11-0) at Kelso 2m (4) sft in Nov.