Verdict

ERITAGE is impossible to oppose despite suffering a shock defeat here in December. He’d landed the odds over track and trip earlier and is a useful novice. Buckhorn George ran well for second on his penultimate start at Exeter but was pulled up on a return visit to Haldon in maiden company. It’s difficult to make a case for any of the others with Innerpickle beaten a long way when third at Warwick on his hurdles bow.

Formwatch

Eritage (FR) 4-6fav (11-4) Led, joined 2 out, headed approaching last, stayed on same pace run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Masters Legacy (10-12) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Dec.

Buckhorn George 4-1 (11-4) Mid-division, behind and struggling before 4 out, pulled up before next, at Exeter 2m 3f mdn (4) sft in Jan.

How's The Cricket (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Behind, headway before 2 out, plugged on and never dangerous, 4th of 17, 36 1/4l behind Calva D'Auge (11-8) at Wincanton 1m 7f (3) sft in Jan.

Cucumber Gin (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Close up, ridden and lost place over 5f out, soon in rear and tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Eyes Right (10-7) at Southwell 2m (5) sft in Mar.

Mrs Trout 200-1 (10-11) Led until bypassing 4 out, ridden and lost 2nd before next, weakened quickly, 14th of 16, dist behind Gustavian (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (4) hvy in Jan.

Innerpickle 33-1 (10-12) Held up, closed from 4th, chased front pair before 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 7, 26 1/4l behind Blacko (11-4) at Warwick 2m (4) sft in Jan.