Verdict

Danny Kirwan has an absence to overcome but that isn’t normally a problem for one from his yard. Last seen finishing second to the smart Angels Breath in a Grade 2, he won’t be far away if fully wound-up. But he is tackling a couple of race-fit and in-form rivals with FAIRE PART SIVOLA unlucky not to overhaul subsequent winner Calva D’Auge at Wincanton. Chester Williams’ claim means the latter is getting 10lb from the hat-trick seeking Beaufort West, who represents last year’s winning connections. The others look to be making up the numbers.

Formwatch

Beaufort West (IRE) 3-10fav (11-9) Tracked leader until before 2 out, handy 3rd, 2nd again 2 out, led before last, came clear run-in, easily, won at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) sft in Jan beating Wheesht (10-9) by 5 1/2l, 8 ran.

Faire Part Sivola (FR) 6-4 (11-8) Chased winner, challenged 2 out, every chance run-in, kept on gamely, just held close home, 2nd of 17, hd behind Calva D'Auge (11-8) at Wincanton 1m 7f (3) sft in Jan.

Call Off The Dogs (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) Led, pecked 3rd, awkward next, went right 5th, went right again and hit 7th, headed 4 out, pushed along and lost 2nd before next, weakened, mistake last, just held on for 3rd, 3rd of 5, 24l behind Top Man (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f mdn (4) hvy in Dec.

Danny Kirwan (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Led, pushed along entering straight, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Angels Breath (11-0) at Ascot 2m (1) sft in Dec.

Lamanver Storm 20-1 (11-4) Chased leader until 5f out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened 4f out, tailed off, 7th of 11, dist behind Red Rookie (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f (5) hvy in Jan.

Motdepas (FR) 20-1 (11-2) Always behind, never on terms, 6th of 8, 26 1/2l behind Beaufort West (11-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) sft in Jan.

Numitor 50-1 (11-5) Held up mid-division, weakened before 4 out, 8th of 11, dist behind Glynn (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f mdn (5) gs in Jan.

Eyes Up (FR) 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, pushed along and struggling before 3 out, never on terms, 9th of 11, dist behind One Touch (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gs in Dec.