chased leader until after 5th, led 2 out, clear flat, readily
chased leaders, went 2nd after 5th until before 2 out where mistake, lost 4th and weakened last
held up towards rear, weakened 7th, tailed off
held up towards rear, took keen hold, weakened and hung right after 3 out, tailed off
led, ridden and headed 2 out, lost 2nd before last, one pace
chased leaders, not fluent 5th, 5th and one pace 2 out, went 4th from last
mid-division, headway on inside 6th, went 2nd before last, kept on, no impression on winner
held up in mid-division, pushed along before 6th, weakened next, tailed off
held up in rear, not fluent 1st, headway 7th, lost place 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
Indian Hawk was made favourite for a Grade 2 at Doncaster after winning his maiden at Ludlow but finished tailed off and there is no guarantee that this big drop in distance will spark a return to form. Lisdoonvarna Lad, also penalised, fared better in a Grade 2 at Haydock but this will be his first attempt beyond 2m. LYGON ROCK hails from a yard in terrific form and he’s only lost out narrowly in two runs to date over hurdles over this sort of distance. The form of both races has a solid look about it and Henry Daly’s charge can make it third-time lucky as he’s rated 8lb higher than Market Rasen and Plumpton third Weebill.
Indian Hawk (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, soon weakened, last of 8, dist behind Enniscoffey Oscar (10-12) at Doncaster 3m (1) sft in Jan.
Lisdoonvarna Lad (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) In touch in 4th place, went 3rd before 3 out, no extra from last, 3rd of 6, 11 1/2l behind First Flow (11-4) at Haydock 2m (1) hvy in Jan.
Earcomestom 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, 7th of 9, dist behind Pauls Hill (10-12) at Towcester 2m 5f (4) gs in Dec.
Kerry's Boy (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Took keen hold, prominent until lost place quickly over 6f out, soon behind and pulled up, at Cheltenham 2m (3) gd in Oct.
Lygon Rock (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Led after 1st, headed briefly before 3rd, headed on long run before 3 out and looked well held, rallied from 2 out, every chance last, no extra and held towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Call Me Sid (11-5) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Sliding Doors (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up on outside, stuttered into 1st, closed 5th, bad mistake and weakened next, last of 7, dist behind The Linksman (11-8) at Bangor 2m 1f (4) hvy in Feb.
Weebill 9-4 (11-4) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, hampered 1st, bumped next, smooth headway tracking leaders before 3 out, 2nd after 3 out until pushed along before next, no extra in 3rd, mistake last, 3rd of 10, 12 1/2l behind Distingo (11-4) at Plumpton 2m mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Zebi Boy 40-1 (11-4) In rear, pushed along before 3 out, soon tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Louse Talk (11-4) at Warwick 2m 5f (4) sft in Feb.
Zara's Reflection 150-1 (10-12) In rear, pushed along before 3 out, never dangerous, last of 7, 37 3/4l behind Spice Girl (11-4) at Towcester 2m (4) sft in Feb.
