chased leader until left alone 14th
led, jumped big 2nd, overjumped and fell 14th
NonRunner
Tim Pat had a favourite’s chance bidding for a hat-trick at Haydock yesterday and would carry a penalty in this if successful. GUETAPAN COLLONGES was less than fluent at Market Rasen last time but still managed to complete a double on only his fourth start over fences and further progress is expected as he gains more experience. Brother Pat remains 11lb higher than when scoring over track and trip in November and has fallen twice since then.
Brother Pat 4-1 (12-2) Tracked leaders, steadied after 3rd, closing when fell 13th, at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Guetapan Collonges (FR) 13-8fav (11-11) Close up, not fluent 6/7th, in touch after, reminders in rear 4 out, headway 2 out, driven and stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Market Rasen 3m hcp (4) gs in Feb beating Brianstorm (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Tim Pat (IRE) 10-3 (11-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along approaching last, ridden to lead flat, ran on, won at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Feb beating Pitempton Power (11-2) by 4 1/4l, 7 ran.
