with leader, blundered 7th, blundered 12th, weakened from 3 out
tracked leaders, headway 3 out, led approaching last, ridden out
led until blundered and unseated rider 2nd
left in lead 2nd, made most until headed approaching last, one pace
Jacko's Boy makes his handicap debut after the requisite three runs but hasn't shown enough to warrant support. Crannaghmore Boy's only success under Rules came on very heavy ground while Mac Halen is making his debut over fences and looks to have plenty to do against QUEDILLAC. Tim Vaughan's charge reverts to the bigger obstacles after a moderate effort over hurdles here in January and his overall form on this type of ground gives him the edge.
Mac Halen (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Mid-division, lost place approaching 4 out, soon behind, 5th of 9, 21l behind My Shamwari (11-6) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar.
Quedillac (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Raced in rear, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, weakened next, 10th of 12, 35l behind Gilwen Glory (10-11) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Crannaghmore Boy (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Led to after 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, well behind Sir Kezbaah (11-8) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
Jacko's Boy 8-1 (11-0) In touch on outside, ridden and lost place 6th, soon behind, 11th of 16, 28l behind Eastlake (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gd.
