Verdict

Maneki Neko gets the vote here with Lerida and Secret Pact rating the main dangers. The selection has ran well in all of his runs to date and although he has been beaten a reproduction of his latest second behind Lerida sets a fair standard and as that rival is worse off at the weights he is taken to gain his revenge. Lerida is sure to have his supporters but his penalty may just find him out. Secret Pact ran well on his debut and looks sure to improve and with the booking of Tony Dobbin catching the eye he should be noted in the market. Devil's Delight is another that ran well on his debut and is sure to improve but he gave the impression he would be seen to better effect over a longer trip and for that reason he is opposed. Of the remainder San Deng was placed on the flat and is another that could go well but in a race where the market will be very informative for the winner we return to Maneki Neko.

Formwatch

Lerida 50-1 (10-9) Led, headed 3 out, soon ridden, led again approaching last, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb beating Maneki Neko (10-12) by 4l, 15 ran.

Buldaan (FR) 150-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, weakened 3 out, 12th of 15, 38l behind Lerida (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.

Geojimali 50-1 (8-9) Dwelt, always behind, last of 9, 11l behind Zendaro (9-0) at Ayr 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul (Flat).

In Dream's (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) Saddled slipped after 2nd, in touch, disputed lead 4th, effort 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened after next, 5th of 8, 30l behind Turbo (10-13) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.

Maneki Neko (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Prominent, led 3 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, one pace, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Lerida (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.

Mighty Fella 250-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened after 4 out, 11th of 15, 36l behind Lerida (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.

Oscar D'hyrome (FR) 16-1 (10-4) Held up mid-division, headway 5th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, stayed on from last, 5th of 11, 8l behind Overstrand (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.

San Deng 10-1 (7-12) Keen, held up mid-division, ridden 1f out, soon one pace, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Blue Bajan (8-8) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Oct (Flat).

Secret Pact (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Held up, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 18, 14l behind Regal Heights (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.

William Tell (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Behind, effort, some headway 5th, never on terms, 5th of 13, 22l behind Slew Charm (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.

Devils Delight (IRE) 100-1 (10-3) Towards rear, pushed along 4 out, stayed on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 13, 6l behind Kerry's Blade (10-10) at Kelso 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gf in Oct.

Maynooth Princess (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders early, weakened from halfway, last of 13, 15l behind Shannon Arms (9-11) at Cork 6f mdn stk gd in May (Flat).

Mercari 300-1 (10-5) Always in rear, weakened from 4th, tailed off 4 out, 14th of 15, well behind Lerida (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.

Minnesinger 33-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, kept on from 2 out, 4th of 15, 9l behind Lerida (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.

Miss Iverley 50-1 (8-6) Dwelt and always behind, last of 6, 21l behind Toshi (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jun (Flat).

More Equity 80-1 (10-5) Mid-division, lost place 6f out, 10th of 13, 38l behind Alfie Flits (11-3) at Carlisle 1m 6f 4yo nhf (6) sft in Feb.