Krackatara impressed when winning last time at Chepstow, landing quite a gamble in the process. He appears progressive and is our selection with Oscar Bay and Ambrossini the dangers. That Chepstow event which Krackatara was victorious in was a weak contest but there was alot to like about the manner in which he loomed up and stretched away and by Kayf Tara he will appreciate the conditions. Significantly though Joe Tizzard has opted to ride Oscar Bay but we will side with Krackatara. The last mentioned disappointed at Sandown but had impressed previously at Exeter beating Calgary Bay with the third Connak having since scored. Oscar Bay should be more at home in this small field and is a big danger with his preference to dominate likely to be satisfied. Ambrosini has more on his plate here as the contest in which he was last victorious does not appear as strong as those won by the selection or Oscar Bay. The remainder face a stiff task on what they have displayed to date and our selection is Krackatara.
Ambrosinni 14-1 (11-0) Always prominent, led after 6th, headed next, led last, headed flat, rallied to regain lead near finish, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Feb beating Just Amazing (10-13) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Krackatara 3-1 (11-3) Held up, headway on inside after 4th, led 4 out, clear and in command last, pushed out, won at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb beating Tank Top (10-12) by 6l, 14 ran.
Oscar Bay (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, 10th of 17, 21l behind Beshabar (11-3) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gd.
Ashby Jo (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Behind, ridden 5th, effort after 3 out, weakened and blundered 2 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, well behind Hidden Weapon (10-5) at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Exit To Side (IRE) Exit To Nowhere gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler/bumper Buckside and jumper Fashions Monty.
Glanworth (IRE) 250-1 (10-7) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Arctic Blue (10-4) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (E) sft in Mar '05, 15 ran.
My Friend Sandy 33-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, hit 1st, headway 7th, struggling after next, 10th of 18, 37l behind Ambrosinni (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
