chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next
held up in mid-division, good headway on inside and went prominent after 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, one pace run-in
mid-division, hit 2nd, effort and ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, unseated rider 2nd
held up in mid-division, steady headway approaching 2 out, soon chased leader, led last, ridden out
behind, pushed along 4th, no headway after 3 out
chased leaders, 5th and weakening when mistake 2 out
in touch, hit second, weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off when mistake next
led, hit 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, weakened quickly
chased leader to after 3 out, weakened rapidly
held up in mid-division, headway under pressure to chase leaders after 3 out, one pace next
in rear, driven along 5th, headway under pressure approaching 2 out, staying on one pace, in 4th when blundered last
behind, headway under pressure approaching 2 out, soon one pace and beaten
Nonrunner
Caliban would have an obvious chance if taking up this engagement but must be considered a doubtful runner following his run yesterday and a safer bet may be Jacks Craic, who is preferred to Tighe Caster. The last mentioned showed improved form when opening his account at Huntingdon last month and has to be respected first time in a handicap off what looks a fair mark. Misbehaviour has more to do off a 7lb higher mark than when successful at Plumpton last time and of more interest may be Martin Pipe's Honan, who had shown promise in similar grade prior to disappointing efforts in his last two starts. A reproduction of earlier form off his lightweight would see the son of College Chapel go close. Gary Moore's runners here always warrant respect so his representatives Shaman and Space Cowboy cannot be discounted but preference is for Jacks Craic. John Spearing's gelding opened his account in good fashion at Folkestone last month and lost no caste in defeat at Hereford last time. Set to go up lbs in future handicaps, the six-year-old is potentially well treated and is taken to make the most of his favourable mark.
Polish Cloud (FR) 20-1 With leader, led 6th, headed next, weakened 2 out, 13th of 18, 19l behind Junkanoo at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Jan.
Jacks Craic (IRE) 15-2 Always prominent, led 3rd, headed 3 out, led again 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, one pace, 2nd of 13, 7l behind Mighty Man at Hereford 2m 1f nh nov hdl (E) sft.
Shaman 6-1 Keen in touch, challenged after 3 out, 3rd and staying on same pace when hit last, no impression flat, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Misbehaviour at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft in Jan.
Space Cowboy (IRE) 16-1 Held up, always in rear, 9th of 12, 23l behind Penzance at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (E) gd in Jan.
Tighe Caster 16-1 Mid-division, headway 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, led flat, ran on, won at Huntingdon 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) gd in Jan beating Epitre by 1l, 18 ran.
Barrow (SWI) 5-1 Ridden 5th, always towards rear, 7th of 15, 35l behind Penny's Crown at Hereford 2m 3f sll hdl (G) sft.
Kirkham Abbey 20-1 In touch, ridden and no impression from 4 out, left remote 2nd last, 2nd of 18, 25l behind Bagan at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn hdl (E) gs in Jan.
Eljutan (IRE) 33-1 Always behind, 11th of 16, well behind Lawz at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) sft in Feb '03.
Arimero (GER) 16-1 Held up in touch, ridden 6th, soon weakened, 9th of 12, well behind Krakow Baba at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gs.
Statley Raj (IND) 10-1 Held up in mid-division, headway and chased leader 3rd, weakened after 6th, 8th of 12, 35l behind Krakow Baba at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gs.
Honan (IRE) 9-1 In touch, headway 4th, ridden and effort approaching 3 out, weakened quickly, 13th of 19, well behind Sarasota at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (F) sft in Jan.
Le Gris (GER) 8-1 Behind, mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression between last 2, 4th of 8, 23l behind Jacks Craic at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs in Jan.
Misbehaviour 7-2 Settled in rear, smooth headway to track leaders after 3 out, joined leader next, led last, pushed clear flat, won at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft in Jan beating Fairly Smart by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Caliban (IRE) 11-2 Made all, soon clear, ridden approaching 2 out, clear approaching last, eased towards finish, won at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs beating Errol by 12l, 9 ran.
