Maestro Royal could be anything having made a winning start over hurdles at Huntingdon. But the second was beaten at Doncaster on Wednesday and the third has also failed to frank the form since. BALLYBOLLEY hasn't quite lived up to expectations over timber, despite winning at Aintree in December. But he'll find this a lot easier than his last run in the Betfair at Newbury and might be capable of conceding weight all round. Plumpton winner Like Sully appears to have plenty to find on the form book but the mare Dolores Delightful has some decent form to her name and Simple Assignment is capable of better.
Ballybolley (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) In touch, weakening when hampered 2 out, tailed off, 15th of 23, 31l behind Violet Dancer (10-9) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft.
Like Sully (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Led until 4th, chased leader, led again after 3 out, narrowly headed approaching last, stayed challenging under pressure run-in, led again final 100 yards, driven out, won at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan beating Ryeolliean (10-7) by 1l, 11 ran.
Maestro Royal 4-1 (11-2) Not always fluent, soon held up in touch, went 2nd 3 out, challenged next, led before last, clear flat, stayed on well, won at Huntingdon 2m nh mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan beating Its A Sting (11-5) by 9l, 8 ran.
Breezy Kin (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden and lost place after 6th, well beaten after next, soon pulled up, in a race won by Stilletto (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) hvy in Dec, 14 ran.
Dewi's Mate Tamure gelding out of Elfailwen.
Irish Octave (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) In rear, effort 3 out, in 6th before 2 out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 42l behind Gino Trail (11-4) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Just A Normal Day (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, reminders after 4 out, never on terms, weakened before 2 out, 7th of 12, 44l behind Minella Rocco (11-4) at Kempton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Simple Assignment (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Held up behind and keen, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 8, 33l behind Saint Charles (11-6) at Doncaster 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jan.
Dolores Delightful (FR) 7-4fav (11-0) Mid-division on inside, pushed along in 5th after 3 out, chased leading pair approaching 2 out, 2nd after 2 out, ridden to lead between last two, clear last, stayed on well, won at Wincanton 2m 6f mares NH nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan beating Red Penny (10-7) by 4l, 13 ran.
Vinaigrette 66-1 (10-3) Held up in last, took keen hold, lost touch after 5th, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Filatore (11-3) at Ffos Las 2m mdn hdl (5) sft.
