led to 2nd, remained close up, led approaching 3 out, ridden approaching next, hard ridden and headed last, kept on under pressure flat
held up in touch, pushed along approaching 7th, weakened after 8th, pulled up approaching 2 out
chased leaders, reminders after 5th, pushed along approaching 7th, lost place from next, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out
chased leader, led 2nd, blundered 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, reminders after 2nd, went 2nd and going well approaching 3 out, shaken up to lead last, driven out
held up, went remote 4th after 4 out, never dangerous
always behind, hit 6th, soon pushed along, struggling after 7th, pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear, pushed along after 6th, lost place 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Rogues Gallery is taken to get his head in front in this trappy affair with Iris's Prince and Catch The Perk rated as the main dangers. The selection is from a yard in top form and he was a decent second last time behind South Bronx over 2m4f. The step up in trip should suit and in the hope that his jockey Graham Lee can get some cover in the early stages on this hard-puller he is taken to score. Iris's Prince is the one we fear the most as he has won his last two races in good style and he is sure to appreciate this longer trip. However, he will do well to give weight and a beating to our selection. Catch The Perk won a handicap in good style last time when defeating Gettingbybutonlyjust, and he is another that has definite place claims. However, his best form has come with more cut in the ground and at the likely odds he looks worth opposing. Gulabill is from a shrewd yard and is another that should be suited by the step up in trip, so he is worth noting in the market. However, for the winner we will stick with Rogues Gallery.
Catch The Perk (IRE) 3-1fav Led, headed approaching 7th, ridden to lead again 3 out, kept on well, won at Ayr 3m nov hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd beating Getinbybutonlyjust by 4l, 7 ran.
Iris's Prince 4-5fav Held up and keen, headway 7th, ridden to chase leader approaching 3 out, hung right approaching 2 out, led flat, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (E) gf in Jul beating Bally's Bak by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Comte de Chambord 100-1 Led, not fluent and headed 6th, weakened after 3 out, last of 8, well behind Victom's Chance at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd nov hdl (E) sft.
Gulabill 9-2 Tracked leaders, hit 6th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 45l behind Briery Fox at Fakenham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (D) gd in Feb.
Rogues Gallery (IRE) 11-8fav Held up, headway 7th, led approaching 3 out, soon ridden, headed approaching next, one pace from last, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind South Bronx at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (F) gf in Dec.
Celtic Blaze (IRE) 33-1 In rear when badly hampered and unseated rider at the 7th in race won by Sharp Belline at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (C) gs in Dec, 14 ran.
French Bey (IRE) 125-1 Always behind, 10th of 14, 40l behind Redi at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (F) gd in Jan.
Quay Walloper 200-1 Always behind, 13th of 17, well behind Overserved at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hdl (E) gs.
