chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from next, no chance with first 2
tracked leaders, led 3 out, headed next, no extra
mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next
led to before 9th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, ridden 10th, soon beaten
behind, outpaced when hit 10th, never dangerous
held up mid-division, lost place when hit 10th, no danger after
in touch, headway 3 out, led narrowly next, soon ridden, headed soon after last, kept on, held near finish
raced keenly, tracked leader, led before 9th, headed 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway 4 out, challenged 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead soon after last, held on near finish
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
Nonrunner
A low class but competitive handicap chase where Reasonably Sure, Shuilmin and Best Accolade appear the three to concentrate on and we will give the vote to Shuilmin. Versatile in terms of distance, Shuilmin was a good winner last month over the course, that being over 3m 3f. This is a big drop back but he is proven over shorter trips, albeit on easier surfaces. In an event where winning form is short on offer, he has showed real consistency throughout the winter months and he is the pick. Reasonably Sure has more on his plate here compared to the maiden chase which he landed over course and distance last time. That win was achieved at the thirteenth time of asking but 2 1/2 miles does appear his optimum trip. Best Accolade has to be respected hailing from these quarters and put in his best outing to date over 2m last time, a trip that appeared far too short for him. The extended four furlongs will suit but he needs to step up again. Day Du Roy could provide each way value for supporters but is exposed I'm Your Man is from a stable that do very well with their limited firepower and races off a mark 20lb lower than his last winning hurdles mark. Shuilmin get the vote to land this moderate contest but I'm Your Man should be monitored in the market.
Reasonably Sure (IRE) 7-4fav (10-9) Chased leaders, led 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f mdn chs (4) gf in Mar beating Napalm (10-11) by 3l, 8 ran.
El Dee (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division, behind from 8th, 10th of 15, well behind Atouchbetweenacara (11-11) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Best Accolade 11-1 (10-6) In touch, outpaced 5 out, stayed on under pressure from next, no impression, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Loch Oscaig (11-3) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Day du Roy (FR) 9-1 (10-7) Towards rear, weakened 5 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Master Somerville (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Mar, 12 ran.
Persian Prince (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Led, headed 4 out, soon outpaced, beaten when blundered 2 out, 4th of 8, 34l behind River Logic (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f beg chs (4) gf in Mar.
Glen Thyne (IRE) 15-2 (10-13) Chased leader, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out, 2nd of 9, 19l behind William Butler (10-6) at Leicester 2m 4f amt hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Nabir (FR) 13-2 (11-11) Chased leaders, reminders 8th, lost place 10th, behind when pulled up 5 out in race won by Jeringa (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Jan, 8 ran.
That's Racing 12-1 (11-4) In rear, beaten when hampered 3 out, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 37l behind Silver Seeker (11-12) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Mar.
I'm Your Man 20-1 (10-13) Held up, hampered 5th, tailed off from 6th, 11th of 15, well behind Supreme Builder (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Mistral De La Cour (FR) 33-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, weakened halfway, 9th of 14, well behind Smart Man (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Dec.
Shulmin 16-1 (10-11) Held up, headway 14th, went 2nd 2 out, ridden, 2 lengths down last, stayed on well flat, led near finish, won at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Mar beating Deuteronomy (11-1) by a nk, 14 ran.
Hollows Mist 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 12, 36l behind Sheikhman (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy in Feb.
Hall of Flame (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Keen early, mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, weakened from next, 4th of 12, 28l behind Reckless Venture (10-6) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Mar.
Za Beau (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) With leader, weakened from 7th, 5th of 8, 46l behind Roschal (11-4) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
