prominent, every chance last, ridden and weakened flat
tracked leaders, ridden after last, led final 75 yards, headed and no extra near finish
led, hit last, soon ridden, kept on until headed final 75 yards
mid-division, ridden and weakened flat
tracked leaders, ridden flat, driven and led near finish
towards rear, chased leaders approaching last, soon ridden and weakened
jumped badly left 1st and always behind
towards rear, ridden after last, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden after last, soon weakened
mid-division until weakened after last
tracked leaders, every chance after last, ridden and one pace flat
mid-division, ridden and beaten from 2 out
FIRST STREAM can right the wrongs of last time and get the better of Thumbs Up and Best Lover. The selection was in the process of running a good race when tipping up last time out on his hurdling debut at Musselburgh. Good ground suits this former German Listed flat winner, and this trip should be ideal. Even though he did not complete last time he is sure to be better for the experience and we will side with him. Thumbs Up ran a nice race after a four month break at Hereford last time and he looks more than capable of getting involved in the shake-up. Best Lover looks a decent prospect for James Ewart and he has made the frame in all three starts so far. He has to prove he can go on a sound surface, but if doing so then he can go close. Casual Affair has his optimum ground conditions and comes from a yard that is no stranger to success here, so he is respected despite having at least 12lbs to find at the weights. Buchanty Spout is bred to get at least this far and a market check is advised and we'll take First Stream to score.
Arch 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden and effort 3 out, no impression, 9th of 16, 41l behind Livvy Inn (10-2) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Arctic Rock 25-1 (10-12) Behind, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by What A Buzz (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
Best Lover (FR) 8-15fav (11-1) Led, ridden approaching last, headed and no extra flat, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Singing Wizard (11-1) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Casual Affair 8-1 (11-1) Held up and keen, soon tracking leaders, led 5th, headed last, switched right flat, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Caravel (11-8) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Copper's Gold (IRE) 150-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, well behind Livvy Inn (10-2) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
First Stream (GER) 5-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 3rd and tracking leaders when blundered and fell at the 7th in race won by Knockara Beau (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd in Feb, 12 ran.
Tommy Tobougg 40-1 (11-2) In rear, struggling halfway, tailed off 3 out, last of 4, well behind Oh So Humbel (10-9) at Ayr 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Whatevertheweather 250-1 (10-13) Always behind, 15th of 16, well behind Livvy Inn (10-2) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Yarrow Valley 100-1 (11-1) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4 out, 8th of 10, well behind Sir Tantallus Hawk (11-8) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Beverley Beck 100-1 (10-9) Behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 18l behind Solway Sam (10-11) at Ayr 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Go On Be A Lady 18-1 (10-12) With leader, led briefly approaching 3 out, soon outpaced, ridden and weakened next, 5th of 12, 29l behind Smarties Party (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gd.
Hathamore 200-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, weakened approaching 4 out, 7th of 9, well behind Lord Larsson (11-1) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Legion D'honneur (UAE) 11-2 (10-7) Held up mid-division, headway to track leaders after 4 out, outpaced when jumped left from next, soon weakened, 3rd of 12, 27l behind Sir Tantallus Hawk (11-8) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Shambery 66-1 (9-13) Always behind, 5th of 9, 44l behind Turbo Island (10-2) at Ayr 2m nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Buchanty Spout (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Two Will Do.
Thumbs Up 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders and keen, led approaching 4th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Ski Sunday (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl (5) sft in Feb.
