led after 1st, headed approaching 2 out, one pace
held up, reminders after 5th, weakened 7th
held up in touch, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before next
held up, smooth headway after 4 out, led approaching 2 out, quickened after last
behind, headway 4 out, challenged when not fluent last, one pace
led, headed after 1st, chased leader, weakened approaching 3 out
headway 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, hit 3rd, lost place next
held up mid-division, chased leaders approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden approaching 4 out, kept on from 2 out
chased leaders, pushed along after 4th, struggling from 6th
Mirage Dore should be involved in the finish again but may have to settle for a supporting role behind Killyglen. Of the remainder, Oscar Gogo is feared most. The selection ran out a ready winner of an Ayr bumper on soft ground back in November and the form of that contest looked solid with the second home a useful yardstick and the fifth an impressive winner next time. He made his hurdling debut in his native Ireland on Boxing Day and only narrowly lost his unbeaten record; the third won impressively next time and the first four pulled a long way clear. Oscar Gogo was back in fourth at Ayr so has something to find on that form but he's heading the right way over hurdles and will be suited by this step back up in trip; he has claims. Mirage Dore has plenty of experience to his name in France and has shown a decent level of form in defeat since arriving on these shores. He should give his running but again looks vulnerable to an improver and Killyglen fits that bill.
Hazeldene 18-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, gradually weakened, 7th of 13, 17l behind Merrydown (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (5) gd in Feb.
Island Key (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Chased leader until ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 16, 40l behind Rippling Ring (11-3) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Kalibs Dream 100-1 (11-1) In touch weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 14, 22l behind Seize (10-11) at Southwell 3m mdn hdl (5) gf in Feb.
Mirage Dore (FR) 13-2 (11-2) Towards rear, smoothy headway from 7th to have every chance 2 out, soon ridden, weakened flat, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Tartan Snow (10-13) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Jan.
My Arch 6-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden from 4 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 12l behind La Vecchia Scuola (10-6) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Not Well (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Led to 7th, blundered 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up 4 out in race won by Cadoudalas (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan, 16 ran.
One Cool Day (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th 4 out, no extra from next, kept on same pace, 6th of 25, 15l behind Peplum (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Oscar Gogo (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders until weakened from 2 out, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Best Prospect (11-3) at Newcastle 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Political Paddy 100-1 (10-5) Mid-division, weakened 7th, 6th of 11, well behind Harry Wood (10-12) at Ayr 3m nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Lady Rapido (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Towards rear, effort 7th, soon beaten, 9th of 14, 39l behind Princess Flame (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Marton Jubilee 250-1 (10-13) Always behind, tailed off, 8th of 16, well behind Cornerback (11-2) at Newcastle 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Ask The Chief 16-1 (11-3) In touch until 6th, towards rear when mistake and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Ambrosinni (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Feb, 18 ran.
Killyglen (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Soon chased leader in close 2nd, led after 5th, ridden and headed 4 out, moderate 3rd 3 out, kept on to challenge again past 2 out, no extra run-in, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Dan George (11-1) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl gs in Dec.
Mill Side 50-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway 4 out, challenged next, kept on one pace flat, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Cadoudalas (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Ruby Sunday 80-1 (10-12) Towards rear, struggling 7th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Cadoudalas (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan, 16 ran.
The Gay Gordons 100-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 5f out, 14th of 15, well behind Sir Boreas Hawk (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gd in Jan '07.
