tracked leaders, led going well 3 out, clear last, pushed out and kept on well run-in
took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along 4th, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, went modest 3rd run-in
held up, pushed along after 4th, struggling when hit next, no chance when mistake 2 out
chased leaders, blundered 2nd, behind and struggling after 4th, tailed off
chased leader, led 2nd until after next, chased leader, hit 5th and next, ridden and lost 2nd before 2 out, soon weakened
led until 2nd, chased leader, led gain after 3rd, mistake and headed 3 out, ridden and no extra in 3rd when mistake 2 out, stumbled badly last, lost modest 3rd run-in
held up towards rear, headway approaching 5th, chased leaders approaching 3 out, 2nd before 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace run-in, no chance with winner
held up in rear, headway on inside approaching 5th, hit next, weakened soon after, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
pulled hard, soon chasing leaders, weakened after 6th, tailed off
Nonrunner
Tiger O'Toole landed a bit of a gamble over this trip at Carlisle last time and the grey is still nicely treated on his old form. With Jeremiah McGrath taking off a further 3lb, it would be no surprise to see him go close again. Bold Duke is edging closer to a first victory over hurdles having finished third at Chepstow 12 days ago, though there is a slight doubt over his stamina upped in trip. WHAT A JEWEL stays further so will need a strong pace but she should go close if getting it as she's been on an upward curve over the last couple of months and is probably on a fair mark at present. She's Late has his sights lowered but was never travelling last time at Sandown and may need some help from the handicapper.
She's Late 16-1 (11-4) Took keen hold in last pair, pushed along and struggling before 2 out, never involved, tailed off and eased run-in, 8th of 10, well behind Aigle De La See (11-6) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Jan.
What A Jewel (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Held up in touch, took keen hold, not fluent 2nd, challenging when not fluent 3 out, mistake next, lost 2nd when mistake last, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Ebony Empress (11-8) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Mar.
Todd 11-2 (11-5) Held up in last trio, headway approaching 8th, tracked leaders before 3 out, weakening when mistake next, pulled up before the last, in a race won by Master Malt (11-12) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft in Feb, 10 ran.
So Oscar (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) In touch until dropped to last quartet 3rd, ridden and struggling 3 out, no chance after, 6th of 8, 30l behind Baku Bay (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Fingers Crossed (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up in last, not fluent 4th, ridden after 5th, not fluent next, behind from 7th, mistake last, 6th of 7, 49l behind Allez Vic (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft in Feb.
Tidal Way (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along 4th, ridden and dropped to rear next, 5th of 6, well behind Ruler Of All (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Mar.
Bold Duke 10-1 (11-3) Chased leading trio, pushed along before 3 out, ridden before next, 3rd and held when hit last, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Brave Helios (10-8) at Chepstow 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd.
Ted Dolly (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Chased leader until jumped path and nearly unseated rider after 3rd, 2nd briefly when mistake 5th, weakened before 3 out where mistake, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Tiradia (11-8) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Oct.
Dun Scaith (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Pulled hard and held up well in rear, tailed off 5th, blundered 2 out, never remotely involved, last of 8, 46l behind Vodka 'n Tonic (11-7) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Tiger O'Toole (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Prominent, led 2 out, driven clear last, ran on well, won at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs beating Bryden Boy (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
