Verdict

Instant Replay has won four times around here including a Class 3 handicap from this mark last January. Cybalko has won three times here since November and is only 4lb higher than his last victory while Quest For Life returned after a very long break to score over hurdles at Musselburgh and has won over the course and distance. SCOTTISH ACCENT (NAP) almost lost his maiden tag over slightly further here in December then found an extended 2m7f just stretching his stamina at Newcastle. He hasn't had much racing for his age and can get off the mark.

Formwatch

Murphy's Law (IRE) 9-1 (11-13) Ked, pressed after 4 out, every chance when ridden approaching 2 out, soon headed and weakened, last of 7, 36 1/4l behind Rock On Fruity (11-11) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Dec.

Gold Opera (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 3 out, hung left after 2 out, every chance flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Ravenhill Road (11-9) at Haydock 2m 6f hcp (3) sft in Dec.

Dubai Angel (IRE) 9-2 (12-3) Mid-division, ridden before 4 out, mistake 2 out, lost third close home, 4th of 7, 16 1/2l behind Hills Of Connemara (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Dec.

Ard Chros (IRE) 17-2 (11-10) Prominent, led briefly 9 out, weakened after 5 out, pulled up, at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.

Cybalko (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, pulled hard into midfield back straight, weakened quickly over 2f out, 8th of 10, 16l behind Armattiekan (11-2) at Newcastle 2m (5) pol in Jan.

Well Above Par (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Led, went clear after 3rd, stumbled badly after 5th, soon headed, pushed along after 2 out (usual 4 out), hit last (usual 3 out), soon faded, 4th of 7, 27 1/2l behind Monsieur Co (11-2) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (3) sft in Dec.

Candy Burg (FR) 6-1 (10-11) Held up and behind, hampered 4th, good headway on outside chasing leaders after 4 out, weakened well before 2 out, 4th of 10, 37 1/4l behind Pride Of Pemberley (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Jan.

Instant Replay (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, relegated to midfield and pushed along turning for home, switched wide and ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 22 1/2l behind Wise Eagle (10-7) at Newcastle 2m (4) pol in Jan.

Quest For Life 40-1 (11-10) Chased leader, led before 3 out, clear from next, easily, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Jan beating For Three (11-1) by 7 1/2l, 11 ran.

Bollin Ace 12-1 (11-13) Tracked leaders, dropped towards rear at 3rd, ridden and weakened 10th, pulled up 4 out, at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Nov.

Skipping On (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and no impression after 5 out, pulled up, at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.

Thelongwayaround (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Close up, ridden 4 out, weakened next, 10th of 13, 27 1/2l behind Mint Condition (11-9) at Wetherby 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Dec.

Scottish Accent (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Disputed lead, led 7f out, mistake 5 out, went on before 4 out, mistake 3 out, headed before last, no extra, 2nd of 7, 7 1/2l behind Hills Of Connemara (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Dec.