Verdict

Matuhi was impressive last time and can get the better of Pterodactyl. Little else jumps off the page but Thats Confidential may reward each-way support. Pterodactyl looked to be a winner waiting to happen when finishing second at Taunton but he will do well to get the better of the selection whose form is a cut above that of the Taunton novice. Ben De Haan's German import made eyecatching progress from the rear to chase home the potentially smart Numide at Leicester on his hurdling debut before justifying favouritism in taking fashion at Ludlow. He drops in trip this afternoon but that won't be a concern on this stiff track and he can defy his penalty. Thats Confidential has shown some ability and could give a good account if his confidence hasn't been affected by his fall but Matuhi should be hard to beat.

Formwatch

Matuhi 15-8fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway 8th, led 2 out, ridden out, won at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Jan beating Fal Agh Bagh (10-12) by 4l, 16 ran.

Archenemee (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Always in rear, 14th of 16, well behind Cruchain (11-4) at Ludlow 2m nh mdn hdl (4) sft.

Blinded Bythelight (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 9th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Honour High (10-12) at Fontwell 3m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.

Grumpy Bee (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, some headway 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 14, 27l behind Dip Anchor (11-1) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.

Isa'af (IRE) 5-2 (8-11) Led, headed over 9f out, ridden over 5f out, dropped out over 3f out, 5th of 6, 29l behind Zaffeu (9-6) at W'hampton 2m 1f sll hcp (6) pol (Flat).

Pacco (FR) 22-1 (11-1) Mid-division, effort 3 out, weakened before next, 9th of 11, 38l behind Kornati Kid (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.

Pterodactyl (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2 out, mistake and headed after last, no extra, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Dip Anchor (11-1) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.

Thats Confidential (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up, headway after 7th, ridden after next, 6th and beaten when fell at the last in race won by Rodrigo Gonzales (11-10) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hdl (3) sft in Jan, 12 ran.

The Nimble Timple (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Held up, bumped 1st, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 43l behind Blackthorn Boy (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nh mdn hdl (5) gs.

Treat Em Mean 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mistake 6th and 8th, every chance 3 out, not much room approaching next, soon weakened, 13th of 15, well behind Earth Crystal (11-3) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.

Classic Hall (IRE) 200-1 (10-6) Prominent, not fluent 2nd, blundered and unseated rider at the 4th in race won by La Estrella (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan, 12 ran.

Isaac Newton (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Prominent until jumped slowly 1st, mid-division, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, 14th of 18, well behind Furmigadelagiusta (10-11) at Wetherby 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gs in Dec.

Norisan 100-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 41l behind Pierrot Lunaire (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) sft.

Ta Peshala (FR) 20-1 (10-12) In touch until weakened 6th, 11th of 14, well behind Hibiki (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.

Irish Honours (IRE) 100-1 (10-6) Held up, not fluent 2nd, struggling 5th, hit 3 out, soon weakened, last of 7, well behind Ashkazar (11-3) at Sandown 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) sft.

Oponce (FR) 100-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, 42l behind Sizing Europe (11-0) at Newbury 2m nh mdn hdl (3) gs in Nov '06.