tracked leaders, disputing 2nd from 3rd, not fluent next, pushed along in clear 2nd before 2 out, held when not fluent last
made all, ridden approaching last, stayed on well
raced freely, tracked winner, not fluent and joined for 2nd from 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
LAURINA goes well fresh and has won six of her 10 hurdle starts. She was a little below par last season but was fourth the Champion Hurdle in 2019 and should be able to beating Aintree fourth Call Me Lord in receipt of 13lb. Song For Someone made giant strides last winter, winning a Grade 2 at Kempton on her final start, so shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand.
Call Me Lord (FR) 3-1 (11-4) Held up, closed after 3 out, switched right after 2 out, ridden last, no extra flat, 4th of 6, 7 3/4l behind Summerville Boy (11-4) at Aintree 2m 4f (2) gs in Nov.
Song For Someone (GER) 11-8fav (11-2) Tracked leader, hit 3rd, pushed along on long run before 2 out, soon lost 2nd, rallied and hit last, stayed on strongly run-in to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 2m (1) gs in Feb beating Diego Du Charmil (11-2) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Laurina (FR) 11-8fav (11-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd travelling well 2 out, strongly pressed winner approaching last and ridden, no impression after last, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Elfile (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) hvy in Feb.
