chased leaders, out paced 3 out, kept on one pace after next
held up towards rear, headway 7th, ridden, weakened 3 out
in touch, pushed along after 6th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden 3 out, no impression
in touch, pushed along after 6th, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway 7th, effort 3 out, no extra from next
with leader, led 6th, headed 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, led 7th, ridden out
mid-division, pushed along 7th, outpaced 4 out, kept on flat
mid-division, pushed along 7th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, lost place halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, headway to chase winner 3 out, ridden, kept on one pace next
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from next
led to 6th, weakened next
Nonrunner
Imtihan, Roobihoo and Letitia's Loss all look to have solid claims in a really competitive handicap hurdle and narrow preference is for Imtihan. The selection is closely-matched with Roobihoo from their run at Carlisle last month when he narrowly prevailed. Imtihan is 1lbs worse off today but he looks to be improving and he is consistent and he looks to have a solid chance. Roobihoo will relish these conditions and he deserves to win a race but like in his last two races he may just find one too good. A case can be made for Letitia's Loss but she was disappointing last time so can't be backed with any confidence today. Tobesure is a course and distance winner and is another with claims while Sotovik is another that could go well at a bigger price. However, in a tricky race for punters to call we will side with Imtihan as the one to lead them home.
Roobihoo (IRE) 9-4 (11-12) In touch, headway 4 out, led before next, ridden and headed 2 out, stayed on under pressure flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Imtihan (11-2) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Mar.
Try Catch Paddy (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) In touch, chased winner from 9th until weakened approaching 4 out, 5th of 7, 26l behind Blairgowrie (10-13) at Ayr 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd in Mar.
Kharak (FR) 14-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 17l behind Morgan Be (11-9) at Ayr 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Letitia's Loss (IRE) 3-1fav (11-9) Mid-division, headway to chase winner after 3 out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakening when mistake last, 8th of 10, 46l behind General Duroc (11-12) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb.
Rosalyons (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) With leader, pushed along and lost place 6th, soon outpaced, 5th of 7, 16l behind Northern Minster (10-13) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) hvy in Mar '05.
Sotovik (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Held up, in touch, took closer order 4 out, soon ridden, weakened when hit 3 out, 3rd of 6, 30l behind Kirkside Pleasure (11-10) at Ayr 3m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Le Millenaire (FR) 20-1 (10-8) Chased winner, weakened 4 out, 4th of 8, 32l behind Aces Four (11-8) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Miss Kilkeel (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Soon 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, no extra from next, 4th of 9, 33l behind Lakil Princess (10-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mrs nov chs gs in Mar.
Bodfari Signet 50-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, weakened approaching 5th, 11th of 14, well behind Sun King (9-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb.
Imtihan (IRE) 5-4fav (11-2) Mid-division, close up approaching 6th, challenged 3 out, led narrowly next, soon ridden, held on under pressure flat, won at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Mar beating Roobihoo (11-12) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Tobesure (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) In touch, weakened from 8th, 7th of 11, 25l behind Morgan Be (11-9) at Ayr 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Corbie Lynn 25-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up 3 out in race won by Habitual Dancer (11-8) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Mar, 9 ran.
Wise Man (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Held up, ridden 4 out, weakened approaching next pulled up 4 out in race won by Skenfrith (10-0) at Ayr 3m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Mar, 9 ran.
Aberdare 33-1 (10-4) In touch, reminders 6th, struggling halfway, ridden and kept on from 3 out, never near leader, 3rd of 9, 23l behind Habitual Dancer (11-8) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Mar.
Chief Dan George (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, one pace under pressure, 4th of 14, 17l behind Money Trix (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Uptown Lad (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) In rear, took closer order 8th, outpaced 10th, 7th of 8, well behind Great As Gold (11-2) at Carlisle 2m 4f beg chs (4) hvy in Mar.
Crackleando 16-1 (10-9) Chased leader to 5th, outpaced 4 out, weakened after next, 5th of 8, 26l behind Silver Sedge (10-1) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Mar.
Solway Minstrel 12-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, outpaced 9th, ridden next, stayed on from last, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Global Challenge (11-4) at Perth 3m nov hdl (E) gd in Jul '04.
