led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed between last 2, no chance with winner when lost 2nd and weakened approaching last
chased leader until weakened approaching 5th, soon struggling in rear, tailed off when eased before 2 out
reluctant to jump off, behind, some headway on outside when fell 4th
behind, moderate effort after 3 out, tailed off
took keen hold, prominent, went 2nd 5th, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, weakened well before 2 out, tailed off
blundered 1st, soon recovered to race in touch, effort on inside to track leaders going well after 3 out, tracked leader on bit before 2 out, led between last 2, soon clear, very easily
mistake 1st, always rear division
in touch, chased leaders after 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, went 2nd before last, no chance with very easy winner
raced wide, chased leaders, hit 3 out, weakened well before next
behind, moderate effort after 3 out
Nonrunner
CICERON should be a warm order here given the ease with which he won at Bangor and we're not going to seek to oppose him. Gaspara is well handicapped if she can recapture her enthusiasm whilst Norisan is one to note in the market. The selection is taking on his elders for the first time but the weight for age allowance should compensate for that and his penalty may not be enough to stop him. He turned a competitive handicap into a procession last time and looks upwardly mobile. Gaspara couldn't be backed with confidence but she is extremely well handicapped whilst Norisan won over course and distance three starts ago and can't be completely ignored. Slew Charm is another well treated runner with a little to prove, Rocky River could have more to offer now handicapping whilst Harcourt has been running well in the main and could have a say in the outcome. Mister Pous is another that should be vying for a share of the prize money but preference is for the up and coming youngster Ciceron.
Ray Diamond 11-1 (11-1) Led to 3 out, every chance next, soon ridden, weakened last, 4th of 12, 34l behind Maraafeq (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Feb.
Gaspara (FR) 7-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, under pressure 4th, reminders and struggling soon after, tailed off 3 out, 7th of 12, 47l behind The Rainbow Hunter (11-1) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Jan.
White On Black (GER) 11-2 (10-5) Held up last, headway after 3 out, ridden 2 out, weakened last, last of 8, 12l behind Stradbrook (11-8) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Jan '09.
Stumped 5-1 (11-1) Held up in touch, effort 3 out, ridden and outpaced before next, soon weakened, last of 5, 19l behind King Brex (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Jan.
Rocky River (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed between last 2, weakened last, 5th of 14, 15l behind Tocca Ferro (11-4) at Southwell 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Mister Pous (FR) 4-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, chased leaders after 4th, ridden to chase winner approaching last, every chance flat, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Bella Haze (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
Ciceron (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Held up in rear, headway approaching 5th, led 2 out, clear before last, easily, won at Bangor 2m 1f 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) gs beating Devil To Pay (11-7) by 7l, 8 ran.
Bazart 16-1 (10-8) Towards rear, one pace in 5th when blundered 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 26l behind Bella Haze (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
Harcourt (USA) 4-1 (11-5) Held up and keen, led 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, headed last, weakened flat, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Crystal Prince (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Boogie Dancer 12-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, struggling approaching 5th, 7th of 13, 43l behind Maria Antonia (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Cappagh (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, took keen hold, weakened approaching 4th, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Tom O'tara (10-11) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Feb.
Norisan 33-1 (10-1) Held up in rear, struggling 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, 38l behind The Rainbow Hunter (11-1) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Jan.
Slew Charm (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 17, 9l behind Share Option (10-2) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Feb.
Bold Policy (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, pushed along after 4th, never dangerous, 7th of 12, well behind Putney Bridge (11-3) at Ludlow 2m 5f sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) sft in Feb.
