Verdict

Show On The Road, who has won on heavy going, is potentially well treated and should strip fitter for his run at Exeter. Jaisalmer finally got his head back in front at Warwick last month and handicap debutant Faustinovick would be interesting if forgiven a below-par effort last time at Ascot, though has been racing over further. The improving Flagrant Delitiep started favourite when second at Exeter and Hit The Rocks and Captain Blackpearl remain unexposed. But, in an open race, the mare WHITE CHOCOLATE just gets the nod as she was clear of the rest when a close third at Taunton 12 days ago having won earlier at Plumpton. She is due to go up 7lb in the weights from next week.

Formwatch

Faustinovick 5-2 (11-2) Led, pushed along when headed and mistake last, ridden and weakened flat, 6th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Falco Blitz (11-8) at Ascot 2m 6f (3) hvy in Jan.

Jaisalmer (IRE) 10-3 (12-1) Prominent, ridden before 2 out, 3rd and looked held 50 yards out, finished well to lead close home, won at Warwick 2m hcp (4) sft in Jan beating Bardd (11-5) by nk, 10 ran.

Captain Blackpearl 11-8fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, mistake 3rd, headway 6th, weakened before last, 4th of 10, 25 1/2l behind Oscar Academy (11-0) at Leicester 2m 4f mdn (4) hvy in Dec.

Show On The Road 13-2 (12-0) Held up towards rear,, 7th of 11, dist behind Endless Flight (10-13) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.

Flagrant Delitiep (FR) 7-2fav (11-6) Mid-division, steady headway approaching 3 out, went 2nd 3 out, switched right approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 9 1/2l behind Endless Flight (10-13) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.

Hit The Rocks (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Raced keenly, held up in 4th, pushed along after 3 out, went 2nd next, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 12l behind Cap Du Mathan (11-4) at Plumpton 2m mdn (4) hvy in Jan.

White Chocolate (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, ridden and well held before next where hit, lost modest 2nd run-in, 3rd of 9, 11 3/4l behind Vienna Court (11-5) at Taunton 2m (3) sft in Feb.

Keel Over 8-1 (11-11) Tracked leader, clear with leader 4th, reduced lead and led 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 21 1/2l behind Love Lane (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Dec.